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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.59, 2,642.02 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.59, 2,642.02 and 591.48 is: 886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.59 : 2,642.02 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.59/2,642.02 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.59x = 2,642.02 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.59x = 1,562,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,693.08/1,762.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.59

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