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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.99, 2,019.39 and 826.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.99, 2,019.39 and 826.47 is: 1,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.99 : 2,019.39 = 826.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.99/2,019.39 = 826.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.99x = 2,019.39 × 826.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.99x = 1,668,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,954.22/1,347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.11

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