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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.99, 2,697.87 and 825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.99, 2,697.87 and 825.75 is: 1,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.99 : 2,697.87 = 825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.99/2,697.87 = 825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.99x = 2,697.87 × 825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.99x = 2,227,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,766.15/1,800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.97

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