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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.16, 2,532.47 and 592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.16, 2,532.47 and 592.27 is: 888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.16 : 2,532.47 = 592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.16/2,532.47 = 592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.16x = 2,532.47 × 592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.16x = 1,499,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,903.05/1,688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.49

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