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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.63, 2,549.99 and 589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.63, 2,549.99 and 589.71 is: 884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.63 : 2,549.99 = 589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.63/2,549.99 = 589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.63x = 2,549.99 × 589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.63x = 1,503,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,754.60/1,700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.23

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