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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.21, 2,532.32 and 592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.21, 2,532.32 and 592.89 is: 889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.21 : 2,532.32 = 592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.21/2,532.32 = 592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.21x = 2,532.32 × 592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.21x = 1,501,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,371.58/1,688.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.33

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