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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.16, 1,505.20 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.16, 1,505.20 and 592.80 is: 888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.16 : 1,505.20 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.16/1,505.20 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.16x = 1,505.20 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.16x = 892,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,282.56/1,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.59

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