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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.84, 2,652.71 and 598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.84, 2,652.71 and 598.63 is: 897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.84 : 2,652.71 = 598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.84/2,652.71 = 598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.84x = 2,652.71 × 598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.84x = 1,587,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,975.53/1,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.75

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