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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.59, 2,553.11 and 824.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.59, 2,553.11 and 824.75 is: 1,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.59 : 2,553.11 = 824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.59/2,553.11 = 824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.59x = 2,553.11 × 824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.59x = 2,105,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,677.47/1,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.48

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