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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.64, 1,934.25 and 826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.64, 1,934.25 and 826.05 is: 1,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.64 : 1,934.25 = 826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.64/1,934.25 = 826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.64x = 1,934.25 × 826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.64x = 1,597,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,787.21/1,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.94

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