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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.94, 1,718.06 and 826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.94, 1,718.06 and 826.16 is: 1,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.94 : 1,718.06 = 826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.94/1,718.06 = 826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.94x = 1,718.06 × 826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.94x = 1,419,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,392.45/1,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.21

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