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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.41, 2,510.36 and 519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.41, 2,510.36 and 519.25 is: 778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.41 : 2,510.36 = 519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.41/2,510.36 = 519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.41x = 2,510.36 × 519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.41x = 1,303,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,504.43/1,673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.95

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