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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.48, 2,626.45 and 827.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.48, 2,626.45 and 827.65 is: 1,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.48 : 2,626.45 = 827.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.48/2,626.45 = 827.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.48x = 2,626.45 × 827.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.48x = 2,173,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,781.34/1,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.70

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