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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.91, 2,639.30 and 527.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.91, 2,639.30 and 527.09 is: 790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.91 : 2,639.30 = 527.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.91/2,639.30 = 527.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.91x = 2,639.30 × 527.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.91x = 1,391,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,132.81/1,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.46

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