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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.84, 2,628.18 and 827.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.84, 2,628.18 and 827.82 is: 1,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.84 : 2,628.18 = 827.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.84/2,628.18 = 827.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.84x = 2,628.18 × 827.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.84x = 2,175,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,659.97/1,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.22

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