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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.45, 1,148.50 and 816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.45, 1,148.50 and 816.12 is: 1,134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.45 : 1,148.50 = 816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.45/1,148.50 = 816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.45x = 1,148.50 × 816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.45x = 937,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,314.84/826.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.15

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