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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.61, 2,529.93 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.61, 2,529.93 and 590.97 is: 886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.61 : 2,529.93 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.61/2,529.93 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.61x = 2,529.93 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.61x = 1,495,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,112.73/1,686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.46

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