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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.49, 2,698.62 and 826.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.49, 2,698.62 and 826.25 is: 1,237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.49 : 2,698.62 = 826.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.49/2,698.62 = 826.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.49x = 2,698.62 × 826.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.49x = 2,229,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,721.28/1,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.71

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