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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.44, 2,627.55 and 518.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.44, 2,627.55 and 518.95 is: 778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.44 : 2,627.55 = 518.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.44/2,627.55 = 518.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.44x = 2,627.55 × 518.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.44x = 1,363,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,551.34/1,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.53

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