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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.38, 2,533.70 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.38, 2,533.70 and 592.74 is: 889.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.38 : 2,533.70 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.38/2,533.70 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.38x = 2,533.70 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.38x = 1,501,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,834.10/1,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.51

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