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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.17, 2,626.40 and 518.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.17, 2,626.40 and 518.29 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.17 : 2,626.40 = 518.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.17/2,626.40 = 518.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.17x = 2,626.40 × 518.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.17x = 1,361,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,242.47/1,751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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