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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.12, 2,718.96 and 826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.12, 2,718.96 and 826 is: 1,238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.12 : 2,718.96 = 826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.12/2,718.96 = 826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.12x = 2,718.96 × 826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.12x = 2,245,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,860.96/1,813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.67

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