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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.30, 1,887.21 and 826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.30, 1,887.21 and 826.14 is: 1,237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.30 : 1,887.21 = 826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.30/1,887.21 = 826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.30x = 1,887.21 × 826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.30x = 1,559,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,099.67/1,260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.09

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