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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.93, 1,688.74 and 826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.93, 1,688.74 and 826.33 is: 1,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.93 : 1,688.74 = 826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.93/1,688.74 = 826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.93x = 1,688.74 × 826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.93x = 1,395,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,456.52/1,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.14

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