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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.22, 1,864.42 and 826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.22, 1,864.42 and 826.88 is: 1,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.22 : 1,864.42 = 826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.22/1,864.42 = 826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.22x = 1,864.42 × 826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.22x = 1,541,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,651.61/1,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.93

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