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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.40, 2,058.86 and 826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.40, 2,058.86 and 826.28 is: 1,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.40 : 2,058.86 = 826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.40/2,058.86 = 826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.40x = 2,058.86 × 826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.40x = 1,701,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,195.86/1,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.77

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