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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.99, 2,624.19 and 826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.99, 2,624.19 and 826.16 is: 1,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.99 : 2,624.19 = 826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.99/2,624.19 = 826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.99x = 2,624.19 × 826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.99x = 2,167,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,987.69/1,751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.45

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