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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.06, 2,696.30 and 826.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.06, 2,696.30 and 826.98 is: 1,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.06 : 2,696.30 = 826.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.06/2,696.30 = 826.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.06x = 2,696.30 × 826.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.06x = 2,229,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,786.17/1,800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.73

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