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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.51, 2,622.24 and 824.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.51, 2,622.24 and 824.49 is: 1,235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.51 : 2,622.24 = 824.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.51/2,622.24 = 824.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.51x = 2,622.24 × 824.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.51x = 2,162,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,010.66/1,749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.78

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