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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.46, 2,639.81 and 590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.46, 2,639.81 and 590.06 is: 884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.46 : 2,639.81 = 590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.46/2,639.81 = 590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.46x = 2,639.81 × 590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.46x = 1,557,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,646.29/1,760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.80

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