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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.80, 2,554.38 and 826.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.80, 2,554.38 and 826.77 is: 1,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.80 : 2,554.38 = 826.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.80/2,554.38 = 826.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.80x = 2,554.38 × 826.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.80x = 2,111,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,884.75/1,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.24

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