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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.57, 2,627.76 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.57, 2,627.76 and 597.32 is: 896.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.57 : 2,627.76 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.57/2,627.76 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.57x = 2,627.76 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.57x = 1,569,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,613.60/1,751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.12

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