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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.94, 1,750.70 and 826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.94, 1,750.70 and 826.08 is: 1,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.94 : 1,750.70 = 826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.94/1,750.70 = 826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.94x = 1,750.70 × 826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.94x = 1,446,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,218.26/1,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.60

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