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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.83, 2,638.87 and 822.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.83, 2,638.87 and 822.61 is: 1,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.83 : 2,638.87 = 822.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.83/2,638.87 = 822.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.83x = 2,638.87 × 822.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.83x = 2,170,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,747.66/1,758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.20

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