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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.97, 2,626.97 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.97, 2,626.97 and 518.42 is: 777.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.97 : 2,626.97 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.97/2,626.97 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.97x = 2,626.97 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.97x = 1,361,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,873.79/1,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.78

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