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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.36, 2,624.25 and 825.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.36, 2,624.25 and 825.19 is: 1,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.36 : 2,624.25 = 825.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.36/2,624.25 = 825.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.36x = 2,624.25 × 825.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.36x = 2,165,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,496.75/1,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.17

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