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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.91, 2,624.87 and 595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.91, 2,624.87 and 595.66 is: 893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.91 : 2,624.87 = 595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.91/2,624.87 = 595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.91x = 2,624.87 × 595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.91x = 1,563,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,527.09/1,749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.49

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