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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.01, 1,826.35 and 826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.01, 1,826.35 and 826.27 is: 1,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.01 : 1,826.35 = 826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.01/1,826.35 = 826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.01x = 1,826.35 × 826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.01x = 1,509,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,051.58/1,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.76

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