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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.48, 1,689.80 and 1,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.48, 1,689.80 and 1,026.54 is: 1,414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.48 : 1,689.80 = 1,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.48/1,689.80 = 1,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.48x = 1,689.80 × 1,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.48x = 1,734,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,642.16/1,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.33

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