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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.54, 2,739.57 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.54, 2,739.57 and 594.08 is: 890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.54 : 2,739.57 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.54/2,739.57 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.54x = 2,739.57 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.54x = 1,627,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,530.59/1,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.56

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