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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.65, 1,874.04 and 826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.65, 1,874.04 and 826.29 is: 1,140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.65 : 1,874.04 = 826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.65/1,874.04 = 826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.65x = 1,874.04 × 826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.65x = 1,548,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,487.01/1,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.57

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