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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.44, 2,626.80 and 826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.44, 2,626.80 and 826.60 is: 1,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.44 : 2,626.80 = 826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.44/2,626.80 = 826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.44x = 2,626.80 × 826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.44x = 2,171,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,312.88/1,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.73

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