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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.92, 1,783.46 and 826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.92, 1,783.46 and 826.44 is: 1,140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.92 : 1,783.46 = 826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.92/1,783.46 = 826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.92x = 1,783.46 × 826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.92x = 1,473,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,909.63/1,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.87

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