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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.76, 2,517.53 and 1,235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.76, 2,517.53 and 1,235.27 is: 1,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.76 : 2,517.53 = 1,235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.76/2,517.53 = 1,235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.76x = 2,517.53 × 1,235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.76x = 3,109,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,810.52/1,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.30

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