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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.36, 2,627.31 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.36, 2,627.31 and 518.96 is: 778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.36 : 2,627.31 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.36/2,627.31 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.36x = 2,627.31 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.36x = 1,363,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,468.80/1,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.52

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