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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.52, 2,644.01 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.52, 2,644.01 and 592.02 is: 888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.52 : 2,644.01 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.52/2,644.01 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.52x = 2,644.01 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.52x = 1,565,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,306.06/1,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.11

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