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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.08, 2,629.44 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.08, 2,629.44 and 520.44 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.08 : 2,629.44 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.08/2,629.44 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.08x = 2,629.44 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.08x = 1,368,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,465.75/1,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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