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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.76, 1,826 and 826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.76, 1,826 and 826.02 is: 1,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.76 : 1,826 = 826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.76/1,826 = 826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.76x = 1,826 × 826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.76x = 1,508,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,312.52/1,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.42

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