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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.81, 2,626.18 and 827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.81, 2,626.18 and 827.63 is: 1,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.81 : 2,626.18 = 827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.81/2,626.18 = 827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.81x = 2,626.18 × 827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.81x = 2,173,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,517.10/1,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.73

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