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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.81, 2,533.10 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.81, 2,533.10 and 534.75 is: 801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.81 : 2,533.10 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.81/2,533.10 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.81x = 2,533.10 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.81x = 1,354,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,572.55/1,689.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.61

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