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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.55, 1,750.08 and 826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.55, 1,750.08 and 826.29 is: 1,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.55 : 1,750.08 = 826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.55/1,750.08 = 826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.55x = 1,750.08 × 826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.55x = 1,446,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,073.60/1,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.94

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