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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,689.93, 2,534.90 and 594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,689.93, 2,534.90 and 594.04 is: 891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,689.93 : 2,534.90 = 594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,689.93/2,534.90 = 594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,689.93x = 2,534.90 × 594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,689.93x = 1,505,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,823.88/1,689.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.06

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