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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.64, 2,621.43 and 593.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.64, 2,621.43 and 593.39 is: 890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.64 : 2,621.43 = 593.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.64/2,621.43 = 593.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.64x = 2,621.43 × 593.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.64x = 1,555,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,536.90/1,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.08

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