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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.51, 2,650.73 and 596.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.51, 2,650.73 and 596.87 is: 895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.51 : 2,650.73 = 596.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.51/2,650.73 = 596.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.51x = 2,650.73 × 596.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.51x = 1,582,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,124.98/1,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.62

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