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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.03, 2,626.61 and 814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.03, 2,626.61 and 814.85 is: 1,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.03 : 2,626.61 = 814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.03/2,626.61 = 814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.03x = 2,626.61 × 814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.03x = 2,140,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,293.16/1,751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.31

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