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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.83, 2,528.55 and 590.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.83, 2,528.55 and 590.21 is: 885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.83 : 2,528.55 = 590.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.83/2,528.55 = 590.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.83x = 2,528.55 × 590.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.83x = 1,492,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,375.50/1,685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.25

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