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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.13, 2,639.28 and 589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.13, 2,639.28 and 589.25 is: 884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.13 : 2,639.28 = 589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.13/2,639.28 = 589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.13x = 2,639.28 × 589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.13x = 1,555,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,197.12/1,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.07

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