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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.78, 2,534.67 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.78, 2,534.67 and 594.16 is: 891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.78 : 2,534.67 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.78/2,534.67 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.78x = 2,534.67 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.78x = 1,505,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,999.53/1,689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.24

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