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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.98, 1,751.70 and 827.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.98, 1,751.70 and 827.26 is: 1,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.98 : 1,751.70 = 827.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.98/1,751.70 = 827.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.98x = 1,751.70 × 827.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.98x = 1,449,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,111.34/1,268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.95

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