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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.51, 2,626.97 and 581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.51, 2,626.97 and 581.54 is: 872.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.51 : 2,626.97 = 581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.51/2,626.97 = 581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.51x = 2,626.97 × 581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.51x = 1,527,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,672.09/1,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.20

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