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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.51, 2,637.74 and 525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.51, 2,637.74 and 525.93 is: 788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.51 : 2,637.74 = 525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.51/2,637.74 = 525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.51x = 2,637.74 × 525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.51x = 1,387,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,263.97/1,758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.89

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