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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.11, 2,558.82 and 827.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.11, 2,558.82 and 827.75 is: 1,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.11 : 2,558.82 = 827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.11/2,558.82 = 827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.11x = 2,558.82 × 827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.11x = 2,118,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,063.26/1,707.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.73

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