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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.59, 2,651.49 and 597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.59, 2,651.49 and 597.49 is: 896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.59 : 2,651.49 = 597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.59/2,651.49 = 597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.59x = 2,651.49 × 597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.59x = 1,584,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,238.76/1,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.27

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