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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.46, 2,627.24 and 518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.46, 2,627.24 and 518.87 is: 778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.46 : 2,627.24 = 518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.46/2,627.24 = 518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.46x = 2,627.24 × 518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.46x = 1,363,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,180.29/1,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.31

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