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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.55, 2,627.37 and 518.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.55, 2,627.37 and 518.97 is: 778.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.55 : 2,627.37 = 518.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.55/2,627.37 = 518.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.55x = 2,627.37 × 518.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.55x = 1,363,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,526.21/1,751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.47

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