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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.49, 2,626.56 and 518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.49, 2,626.56 and 518.51 is: 777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.49 : 2,626.56 = 518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.49/2,626.56 = 518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.49x = 2,626.56 × 518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.49x = 1,361,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,904.19/1,751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.57

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