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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.85, 2,534.40 and 593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.85, 2,534.40 and 593.21 is: 890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.85 : 2,534.40 = 593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.85/2,534.40 = 593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.85x = 2,534.40 × 593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.85x = 1,503,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,418.75/1,688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.20

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