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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.39, 2,550.77 and 589.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.39, 2,550.77 and 589.81 is: 884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.39 : 2,550.77 = 589.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.39/2,550.77 = 589.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.39x = 2,550.77 × 589.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.39x = 1,504,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,469.65/1,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.78

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