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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.25, 2,619.93 and 867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.25, 2,619.93 and 867.82 is: 1,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.25 : 2,619.93 = 867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.25/2,619.93 = 867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.25x = 2,619.93 × 867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.25x = 2,273,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,627.65/1,747.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.26

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