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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.87, 2,557.37 and 827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.87, 2,557.37 and 827.24 is: 1,240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.87 : 2,557.37 = 827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.87/2,557.37 = 827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.87x = 2,557.37 × 827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.87x = 2,115,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,548.04/1,704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.89

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