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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.87, 2,644.01 and 825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.87, 2,644.01 and 825.92 is: 1,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.87 : 2,644.01 = 825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.87/2,644.01 = 825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.87x = 2,644.01 × 825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.87x = 2,183,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,727.52/1,762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.73

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