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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.02, 2,647.85 and 595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.02, 2,647.85 and 595.14 is: 892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.02 : 2,647.85 = 595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.02/2,647.85 = 595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.02x = 2,647.85 × 595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.02x = 1,575,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,838.47/1,765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.82

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