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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.56, 1,826.72 and 826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.56, 1,826.72 and 826.64 is: 1,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.56 : 1,826.72 = 826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.56/1,826.72 = 826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.56x = 1,826.72 × 826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.56x = 1,510,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,039.82/1,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.03

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