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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.55, 2,624.88 and 825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.55, 2,624.88 and 825.07 is: 1,237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.55 : 2,624.88 = 825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.55/2,624.88 = 825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.55x = 2,624.88 × 825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.55x = 2,165,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,709.74/1,749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.87

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