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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.56, 2,642.34 and 591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.56, 2,642.34 and 591.34 is: 887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.56 : 2,642.34 = 591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.56/2,642.34 = 591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.56x = 2,642.34 × 591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.56x = 1,562,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,521.34/1,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.01

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