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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.42, 2,553.87 and 824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.42, 2,553.87 and 824.20 is: 1,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.42 : 2,553.87 = 824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.42/2,553.87 = 824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.42x = 2,553.87 × 824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.42x = 2,104,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,902.96/1,702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.42

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