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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.89, 2,642.90 and 591.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.89, 2,642.90 and 591.57 is: 887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.89 : 2,642.90 = 591.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.89/2,642.90 = 591.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.89x = 2,642.90 × 591.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.89x = 1,563,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,457.40/1,761.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.38

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