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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.89, 2,635.92 and 820.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.89, 2,635.92 and 820.67 is: 1,230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.89 : 2,635.92 = 820.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.89/2,635.92 = 820.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.89x = 2,635.92 × 820.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.89x = 2,163,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,220.47/1,757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.58

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