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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.82, 2,624.08 and 825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.82, 2,624.08 and 825.14 is: 1,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.82 : 2,624.08 = 825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.82/2,624.08 = 825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.82x = 2,624.08 × 825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.82x = 2,165,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,233.37/1,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.70

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