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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.13, 2,642.28 and 591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.13, 2,642.28 and 591.25 is: 887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.13 : 2,642.28 = 591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.13/2,642.28 = 591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.13x = 2,642.28 × 591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.13x = 1,562,248.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,248.05/1,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.07

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