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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.65, 2,629.43 and 520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.65, 2,629.43 and 520.05 is: 780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.65 : 2,629.43 = 520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.65/2,629.43 = 520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.65x = 2,629.43 × 520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.65x = 1,367,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,435.07/1,752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.21

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