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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.58, 2,026.59 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.58, 2,026.59 and 518.72 is: 777.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.58 : 2,026.59 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.58/2,026.59 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.58x = 2,026.59 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.58x = 1,051,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,232.76/1,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.78

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