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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.08, 1,758.46 and 826.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.08, 1,758.46 and 826.50 is: 1,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.08 : 1,758.46 = 826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.08/1,758.46 = 826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.08x = 1,758.46 × 826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.08x = 1,453,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,367.19/1,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.72

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