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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.44, 2,541.82 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.44, 2,541.82 and 583.94 is: 875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.44 : 2,541.82 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.44/2,541.82 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.44x = 2,541.82 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.44x = 1,484,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,278.55/1,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.97

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