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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.91, 2,621.89 and 515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.91, 2,621.89 and 515.34 is: 773.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.91 : 2,621.89 = 515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.91/2,621.89 = 515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.91x = 2,621.89 × 515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.91x = 1,351,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,169.91/1,747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.02

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