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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.74, 1,504.33 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.74, 1,504.33 and 592.19 is: 888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.74 : 1,504.33 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.74/1,504.33 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.74x = 1,504.33 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.74x = 890,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,840.18/1,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.40

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