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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.30, 2,625.62 and 825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.30, 2,625.62 and 825.66 is: 1,237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.30 : 2,625.62 = 825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.30/2,625.62 = 825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.30x = 2,625.62 × 825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.30x = 2,167,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,865.28/1,752.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.15

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