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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.63, 2,642.84 and 591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.63, 2,642.84 and 591.68 is: 887.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.63 : 2,642.84 = 591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.63/2,642.84 = 591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.63x = 2,642.84 × 591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.63x = 1,563,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,699.40/1,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.64

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