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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.89, 2,534.55 and 594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.89, 2,534.55 and 594.17 is: 891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.89 : 2,534.55 = 594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.89/2,534.55 = 594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.89x = 2,534.55 × 594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.89x = 1,505,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,957.68/1,688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.69

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