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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.51, 2,528.62 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.51, 2,528.62 and 574.84 is: 862.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.51 : 2,528.62 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.51/2,528.62 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.51x = 2,528.62 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.51x = 1,453,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,546.53/1,685.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.38

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