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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.57, 1,826.55 and 826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.57, 1,826.55 and 826.12 is: 1,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.57 : 1,826.55 = 826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.57/1,826.55 = 826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.57x = 1,826.55 × 826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.57x = 1,508,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,949.49/1,323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.06

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