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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.09, 2,645.76 and 593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.09, 2,645.76 and 593.98 is: 890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.09 : 2,645.76 = 593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.09/2,645.76 = 593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.09x = 2,645.76 × 593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.09x = 1,571,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,528.52/1,765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.34

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