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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.84, 2,627.79 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.84, 2,627.79 and 519.24 is: 778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.84 : 2,627.79 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.84/2,627.79 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.84x = 2,627.79 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.84x = 1,364,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,453.68/1,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.87

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