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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.66, 2,627.96 and 597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.66, 2,627.96 and 597.50 is: 896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.66 : 2,627.96 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.66/2,627.96 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.66x = 2,627.96 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.66x = 1,570,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,194.45/1,751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.41

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