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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.49, 2,626.62 and 518.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.49, 2,626.62 and 518.57 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.49 : 2,626.62 = 518.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.49/2,626.62 = 518.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.49x = 2,626.62 × 518.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.49x = 1,362,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,086.33/1,751.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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