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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.02, 2,648.68 and 596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.02, 2,648.68 and 596.14 is: 893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.02 : 2,648.68 = 596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.02/2,648.68 = 596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.02x = 2,648.68 × 596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.02x = 1,578,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,984.10/1,767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.59

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