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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.75, 1,951.44 and 521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.75, 1,951.44 and 521.59 is: 781.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.75 : 1,951.44 = 521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.75/1,951.44 = 521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.75x = 1,951.44 × 521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.75x = 1,017,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,851.59/1,301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.91

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