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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.69, 2,627.91 and 519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.69, 2,627.91 and 519.19 is: 778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.69 : 2,627.91 = 519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.69/2,627.91 = 519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.69x = 2,627.91 × 519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.69x = 1,364,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,384.59/1,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.90

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