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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.02, 1,266.52 and 826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.02, 1,266.52 and 826.13 is: 1,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.02 : 1,266.52 = 826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.02/1,266.52 = 826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.02x = 1,266.52 × 826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.02x = 1,046,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,310.17/846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.74

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