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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.51, 1,152.90 and 826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.51, 1,152.90 and 826.74 is: 1,134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.51 : 1,152.90 = 826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.51/1,152.90 = 826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.51x = 1,152.90 × 826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.51x = 953,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,148.55/840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.01

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