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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.46, 2,651.22 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.46, 2,651.22 and 597.48 is: 896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.46 : 2,651.22 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.46/2,651.22 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.46x = 2,651.22 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.46x = 1,584,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,050.93/1,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.23

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