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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.48, 2,532.12 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.48, 2,532.12 and 592.64 is: 888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.48 : 2,532.12 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.48/2,532.12 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.48x = 2,532.12 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.48x = 1,500,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,635.60/1,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.75

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