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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.62, 2,701.51 and 826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.62, 2,701.51 and 826.88 is: 1,239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.62 : 2,701.51 = 826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.62/2,701.51 = 826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.62x = 2,701.51 × 826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.62x = 2,233,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,809.01/1,801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.89

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