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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,237.50 and 703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,237.50 and 703.08 is: 1,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,237.50 = 703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,237.50 = 703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,237.50 × 703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 870,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,061.50/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.09

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