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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.16, 1,536.17 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.16, 1,536.17 and 592.16 is: 888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.16 : 1,536.17 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.16/1,536.17 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.16x = 1,536.17 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.16x = 909,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,647.79/1,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.19

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