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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.67, 2,660.18 and 524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.67, 2,660.18 and 524 is: 785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.67 : 2,660.18 = 524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.67/2,660.18 = 524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.67x = 2,660.18 × 524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.67x = 1,393,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,934.32/1,773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.90

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