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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.72, 2,621.59 and 515.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.72, 2,621.59 and 515.15 is: 772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.72 : 2,621.59 = 515.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.72/2,621.59 = 515.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.72x = 2,621.59 × 515.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.72x = 1,350,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,497.69/1,747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.72

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