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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.68, 1,148.73 and 817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.68, 1,148.73 and 817.68 is: 1,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.68 : 1,148.73 = 817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.68/1,148.73 = 817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.68x = 1,148.73 × 817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.68x = 939,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,293.55/826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.22

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