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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.62, 2,627.40 and 827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.62, 2,627.40 and 827.62 is: 1,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.62 : 2,627.40 = 827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.62/2,627.40 = 827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.62x = 2,627.40 × 827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.62x = 2,174,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,488.79/1,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.42

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