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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.62, 2,645.56 and 593.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.62, 2,645.56 and 593.63 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.62 : 2,645.56 = 593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.62/2,645.56 = 593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.62x = 2,645.56 × 593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.62x = 1,570,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,470.56/1,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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