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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753, 2,630 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753, 2,630 and 520.44 is: 780.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753 : 2,630 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753/2,630 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753x = 2,630 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753x = 1,368,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,757.20/1,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.81

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