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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.73, 2,640.12 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.73, 2,640.12 and 527.18 is: 790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.73 : 2,640.12 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.73/2,640.12 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.73x = 2,640.12 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.73x = 1,391,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,803.28/1,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.92

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