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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.46, 2,638.31 and 589.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.46, 2,638.31 and 589.06 is: 883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.46 : 2,638.31 = 589.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.46/2,638.31 = 589.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.46x = 2,638.31 × 589.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.46x = 1,554,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,122.89/1,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.30

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