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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.91, 2,643.16 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.91, 2,643.16 and 592.02 is: 888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.91 : 2,643.16 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.91/2,643.16 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.91x = 2,643.16 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.91x = 1,564,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,809.01/1,761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.13

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