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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.72, 2,629.49 and 520.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.72, 2,629.49 and 520.14 is: 780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.72 : 2,629.49 = 520.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.72/2,629.49 = 520.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.72x = 2,629.49 × 520.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.72x = 1,367,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,702.93/1,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.33

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