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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.50, 2,624.67 and 826.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.50, 2,624.67 and 826.25 is: 1,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.50 : 2,624.67 = 826.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.50/2,624.67 = 826.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.50x = 2,624.67 × 826.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.50x = 2,168,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,620.46/1,750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.86

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