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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.79, 2,627.66 and 827.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.79, 2,627.66 and 827.01 is: 1,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.79 : 2,627.66 = 827.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.79/2,627.66 = 827.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.79x = 2,627.66 × 827.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.79x = 2,173,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,083.82/1,750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.21

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