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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.76, 2,639.57 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.76, 2,639.57 and 590.33 is: 885.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.76 : 2,639.57 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.76/2,639.57 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.76x = 2,639.57 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.76x = 1,558,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,217.36/1,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.47

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