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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.30, 2,630.10 and 828.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.30, 2,630.10 and 828.66 is: 1,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.30 : 2,630.10 = 828.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.30/2,630.10 = 828.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.30x = 2,630.10 × 828.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.30x = 2,179,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,458.67/1,755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.64

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