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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.91, 2,627.87 and 597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.91, 2,627.87 and 597.66 is: 896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.91 : 2,627.87 = 597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.91/2,627.87 = 597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.91x = 2,627.87 × 597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.91x = 1,570,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,572.78/1,751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.49

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