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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.05, 2,638.91 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.05, 2,638.91 and 526.43 is: 789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.05 : 2,638.91 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.05/2,638.91 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.05x = 2,638.91 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.05x = 1,389,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,209.30/1,759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.75

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