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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.67, 1,862.98 and 826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.67, 1,862.98 and 826.96 is: 1,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.67 : 1,862.98 = 826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.67/1,862.98 = 826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.67x = 1,862.98 × 826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.67x = 1,540,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,609.94/1,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.63

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