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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.38, 2,531.62 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.38, 2,531.62 and 592.32 is: 888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.38 : 2,531.62 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.38/2,531.62 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.38x = 2,531.62 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.38x = 1,499,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,529.16/1,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.15

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