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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.89, 2,534.76 and 593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.89, 2,534.76 and 593.96 is: 890.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.89 : 2,534.76 = 593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.89/2,534.76 = 593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.89x = 2,534.76 × 593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.89x = 1,505,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,533.38/1,689.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.91

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