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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.48, 2,623.45 and 825.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.48, 2,623.45 and 825.65 is: 1,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.48 : 2,623.45 = 825.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.48/2,623.45 = 825.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.48x = 2,623.45 × 825.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.48x = 2,166,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,051.49/1,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.70

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