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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.03, 2,509.43 and 518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.03, 2,509.43 and 518.78 is: 778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.03 : 2,509.43 = 518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.03/2,509.43 = 518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.03x = 2,509.43 × 518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.03x = 1,301,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,829.55/1,673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.13

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