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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.43, 2,531.96 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.43, 2,531.96 and 592.04 is: 888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.43 : 2,531.96 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.43/2,531.96 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.43x = 2,531.96 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.43x = 1,499,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,005.98/1,687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.34

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