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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.48, 1,873.11 and 826.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.48, 1,873.11 and 826.09 is: 1,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.48 : 1,873.11 = 826.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.48/1,873.11 = 826.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.48x = 1,873.11 × 826.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.48x = 1,547,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,357.44/1,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.87

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