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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.20, 2,060.52 and 826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.20, 2,060.52 and 826.48 is: 1,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.20 : 2,060.52 = 826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.20/2,060.52 = 826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.20x = 2,060.52 × 826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.20x = 1,702,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,978.57/1,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.15

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