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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.59, 2,630.40 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.59, 2,630.40 and 521.02 is: 781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.59 : 2,630.40 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.59/2,630.40 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.59x = 2,630.40 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.59x = 1,370,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,491.01/1,753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.53

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