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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.12, 1,750.26 and 826.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.12, 1,750.26 and 826.59 is: 1,139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.12 : 1,750.26 = 826.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.12/1,750.26 = 826.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.12x = 1,750.26 × 826.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.12x = 1,446,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,747.41/1,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.96

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