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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.28, 2,626.96 and 597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.28, 2,626.96 and 597.04 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.28 : 2,626.96 = 597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.28/2,626.96 = 597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.28x = 2,626.96 × 597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.28x = 1,568,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,400.20/1,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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