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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.74, 2,701.38 and 826.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.74, 2,701.38 and 826.94 is: 1,240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.74 : 2,701.38 = 826.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.74/2,701.38 = 826.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.74x = 2,701.38 × 826.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.74x = 2,233,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,879.18/1,800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.53

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