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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.59, 2,642.09 and 591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.59, 2,642.09 and 591.46 is: 887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.59 : 2,642.09 = 591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.59/2,642.09 = 591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.59x = 2,642.09 × 591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.59x = 1,562,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,680.99/1,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.09

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