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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.53, 2,628.77 and 519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.53, 2,628.77 and 519.95 is: 779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.53 : 2,628.77 = 519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.53/2,628.77 = 519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.53x = 2,628.77 × 519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.53x = 1,366,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,820.10/1,752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.91

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