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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.45, 2,637.81 and 588.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.45, 2,637.81 and 588.46 is: 882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.45 : 2,637.81 = 588.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.45/2,637.81 = 588.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.45x = 2,637.81 × 588.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.45x = 1,552,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,234.13/1,758.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.73

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