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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.89, 2,629.35 and 520.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.89, 2,629.35 and 520.27 is: 780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.89 : 2,629.35 = 520.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.89/2,629.35 = 520.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.89x = 2,629.35 × 520.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.89x = 1,367,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,958.78/1,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.40

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