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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.59, 2,646.99 and 594.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.59, 2,646.99 and 594.49 is: 891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.59 : 2,646.99 = 594.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.59/2,646.99 = 594.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.59x = 2,646.99 × 594.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.59x = 1,573,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,607.60/1,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.77

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