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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.25, 2,626.88 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.25, 2,626.88 and 580.95 is: 871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.25 : 2,626.88 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.25/2,626.88 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.25x = 2,626.88 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.25x = 1,526,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,078.91/1,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.42

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