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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.71, 2,639.57 and 605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.71, 2,639.57 and 605.55 is: 908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.71 : 2,639.57 = 605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.71/2,639.57 = 605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.71x = 2,639.57 × 605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.71x = 1,598,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,388.59/1,759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.33

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