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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.28, 1,971.42 and 826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.28, 1,971.42 and 826.12 is: 1,239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.28 : 1,971.42 = 826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.28/1,971.42 = 826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.28x = 1,971.42 × 826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.28x = 1,628,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,629.49/1,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.18

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