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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.68, 1,683.36 and 826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.68, 1,683.36 and 826.44 is: 1,140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.68 : 1,683.36 = 826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.68/1,683.36 = 826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.68x = 1,683.36 × 826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.68x = 1,391,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,196.04/1,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.62

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