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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.56, 2,630.34 and 521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.56, 2,630.34 and 521.06 is: 781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.56 : 2,630.34 = 521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.56/2,630.34 = 521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.56x = 2,630.34 × 521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.56x = 1,370,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,551.81/1,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.58

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