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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.40, 2,626.22 and 826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.40, 2,626.22 and 826.08 is: 1,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.40 : 2,626.22 = 826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.40/2,626.22 = 826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.40x = 2,626.22 × 826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.40x = 2,169,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,463.69/1,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.41

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