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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.96, 2,639.70 and 605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.96, 2,639.70 and 605.56 is: 908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.96 : 2,639.70 = 605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.96/2,639.70 = 605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.96x = 2,639.70 × 605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.96x = 1,598,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,496.73/1,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.26

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