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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.63, 2,545.49 and 586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.63, 2,545.49 and 586.71 is: 879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.63 : 2,545.49 = 586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.63/2,545.49 = 586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.63x = 2,545.49 × 586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.63x = 1,493,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,465.90/1,697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.74

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