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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.24, 2,628.64 and 828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.24, 2,628.64 and 828.02 is: 1,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.24 : 2,628.64 = 828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.24/2,628.64 = 828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.24x = 2,628.64 × 828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.24x = 2,176,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,566.49/1,753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.45

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