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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.12, 2,623.92 and 825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.12, 2,623.92 and 825.24 is: 1,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.12 : 2,623.92 = 825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.12/2,623.92 = 825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.12x = 2,623.92 × 825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.12x = 2,165,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,363.74/1,750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.27

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