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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.44, 2,524.98 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.44, 2,524.98 and 587.72 is: 881.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.44 : 2,524.98 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.44/2,524.98 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.44x = 2,524.98 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.44x = 1,483,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,981.25/1,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.52

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