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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.49, 2,645.52 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.49, 2,645.52 and 593.60 is: 890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.49 : 2,645.52 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.49/2,645.52 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.49x = 2,645.52 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.49x = 1,570,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,367.44/1,763.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.49

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