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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.62, 2,524.20 and 586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.62, 2,524.20 and 586.96 is: 880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.62 : 2,524.20 = 586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.62/2,524.20 = 586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.62x = 2,524.20 × 586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.62x = 1,481,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,604.43/1,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.53

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