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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.13, 2,625.15 and 826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.13, 2,625.15 and 826.12 is: 1,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.13 : 2,625.15 = 826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.13/2,625.15 = 826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.13x = 2,625.15 × 826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.13x = 2,168,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,675.79/1,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.15

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