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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.51, 2,627.33 and 581.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.51, 2,627.33 and 581.61 is: 872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.51 : 2,627.33 = 581.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.51/2,627.33 = 581.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.51x = 2,627.33 × 581.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.51x = 1,528,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,078.49/1,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.44

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