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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.45, 2,623.82 and 824.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.45, 2,623.82 and 824.27 is: 1,236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.45 : 2,623.82 = 824.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.45/2,623.82 = 824.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.45x = 2,623.82 × 824.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.45x = 2,162,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,718.87/1,748.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.94

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