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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.74, 2,699.22 and 826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.74, 2,699.22 and 826.04 is: 1,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.74 : 2,699.22 = 826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.74/2,699.22 = 826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.74x = 2,699.22 × 826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.74x = 2,229,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,663.69/1,800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.19

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