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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.65, 2,639.49 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.65, 2,639.49 and 527.07 is: 790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.65 : 2,639.49 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.65/2,639.49 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.65x = 2,639.49 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.65x = 1,391,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,195.99/1,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.61

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