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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.80, 2,531.70 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.80, 2,531.70 and 592.16 is: 888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.80 : 2,531.70 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.80/2,531.70 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.80x = 2,531.70 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.80x = 1,499,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,158.81/1,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.23

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