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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.79, 2,624.82 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.79, 2,624.82 and 517.24 is: 775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.79 : 2,624.82 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.79/2,624.82 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.79x = 2,624.82 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.79x = 1,357,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,661.90/1,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.90

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