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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.62, 2,647.07 and 594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.62, 2,647.07 and 594.62 is: 891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.62 : 2,647.07 = 594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.62/2,647.07 = 594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.62x = 2,647.07 × 594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.62x = 1,574,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,004.41/1,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.98

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