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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.28, 1,826.07 and 826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.28, 1,826.07 and 826.74 is: 1,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.28 : 1,826.07 = 826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.28/1,826.07 = 826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.28x = 1,826.07 × 826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.28x = 1,509,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,685.11/1,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.00

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