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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.50, 1,782.27 and 826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.50, 1,782.27 and 826.38 is: 1,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.50 : 1,782.27 = 826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.50/1,782.27 = 826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.50x = 1,782.27 × 826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.50x = 1,472,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,832.28/1,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.40

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