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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.11, 1,863.23 and 826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.11, 1,863.23 and 826.24 is: 1,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.11 : 1,863.23 = 826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.11/1,863.23 = 826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.11x = 1,863.23 × 826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.11x = 1,539,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,475.16/1,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.26

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