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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.16, 2,648.10 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.16, 2,648.10 and 595.04 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.16 : 2,648.10 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.16/2,648.10 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.16x = 2,648.10 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.16x = 1,575,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,725.42/1,765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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