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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.32, 1,827.09 and 826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.32, 1,827.09 and 826.20 is: 1,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.32 : 1,827.09 = 826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.32/1,827.09 = 826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.32x = 1,827.09 × 826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.32x = 1,509,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,541.76/1,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.73

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