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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.62, 2,059.17 and 826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.62, 2,059.17 and 826.49 is: 1,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.62 : 2,059.17 = 826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.62/2,059.17 = 826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.62x = 2,059.17 × 826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.62x = 1,701,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,888.56/1,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.08

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