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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.56, 2,626.08 and 596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.56, 2,626.08 and 596 is: 894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.56 : 2,626.08 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.56/2,626.08 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.56x = 2,626.08 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.56x = 1,565,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,143.68/1,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.08

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