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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.24, 2,702.31 and 826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.24, 2,702.31 and 826.66 is: 1,240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.24 : 2,702.31 = 826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.24/2,702.31 = 826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.24x = 2,702.31 × 826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.24x = 2,233,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,881.31/1,801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.19

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