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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.68, 1,826.36 and 826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.68, 1,826.36 and 826.14 is: 1,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.68 : 1,826.36 = 826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.68/1,826.36 = 826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.68x = 1,826.36 × 826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.68x = 1,508,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,829.05/1,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.87

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