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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.94, 1,792.35 and 826.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.94, 1,792.35 and 826.00 is: 1,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.94 : 1,792.35 = 826.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.94/1,792.35 = 826.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.94x = 1,792.35 × 826.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.94x = 1,480,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,478.94/1,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.76

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