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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.19, 2,624.93 and 825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.19, 2,624.93 and 825.35 is: 1,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.19 : 2,624.93 = 825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.19/2,624.93 = 825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.19x = 2,624.93 × 825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.19x = 2,166,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,481.85/1,750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.86

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