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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.77, 2,510.97 and 519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.77, 2,510.97 and 519.25 is: 778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.77 : 2,510.97 = 519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.77/2,510.97 = 519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.77x = 2,510.97 × 519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.77x = 1,303,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,821.17/1,673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.97

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