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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.94, 2,651.54 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.94, 2,651.54 and 597.88 is: 896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.94 : 2,651.54 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.94/2,651.54 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.94x = 2,651.54 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.94x = 1,585,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,303.06/1,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.19

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