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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.82, 2,630.97 and 521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.82, 2,630.97 and 521.33 is: 782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.82 : 2,630.97 = 521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.82/2,630.97 = 521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.82x = 2,630.97 × 521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.82x = 1,371,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,603.59/1,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.07

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