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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.49, 2,639.64 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.49, 2,639.64 and 526.88 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.49 : 2,639.64 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.49/2,639.64 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.49x = 2,639.64 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.49x = 1,390,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,773.52/1,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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