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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.54, 2,630.22 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.54, 2,630.22 and 520.96 is: 781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.54 : 2,630.22 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.54/2,630.22 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.54x = 2,630.22 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.54x = 1,370,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,239.41/1,753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.41

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