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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.67, 1,862.69 and 826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.67, 1,862.69 and 826.05 is: 1,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.67 : 1,862.69 = 826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.67/1,862.69 = 826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.67x = 1,862.69 × 826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.67x = 1,538,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,670.94/1,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.03

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