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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.08, 2,626.80 and 581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.08, 2,626.80 and 581.22 is: 871.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.08 : 2,626.80 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.08/2,626.80 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.08x = 2,626.80 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.08x = 1,526,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,748.70/1,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.89

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