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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.90, 2,627.10 and 826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.90, 2,627.10 and 826.44 is: 1,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.90 : 2,627.10 = 826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.90/2,627.10 = 826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.90x = 2,627.10 × 826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.90x = 2,171,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,140.52/1,752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.60

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