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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.26, 1,137.74 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.26, 1,137.74 and 808.04 is: 1,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.26 : 1,137.74 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.26/1,137.74 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.26x = 1,137.74 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.26x = 919,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,329.70/826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.64

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