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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.91, 2,627.63 and 519.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.91, 2,627.63 and 519.29 is: 778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.91 : 2,627.63 = 519.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.91/2,627.63 = 519.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.91x = 2,627.63 × 519.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.91x = 1,364,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,501.98/1,751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.87

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