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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.52, 2,626.74 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.52, 2,626.74 and 597 is: 895.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.52 : 2,626.74 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.52/2,626.74 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.52x = 2,626.74 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.52x = 1,568,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,163.78/1,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.32

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