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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.80, 1,537.62 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.80, 1,537.62 and 592.32 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.80 : 1,537.62 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.80/1,537.62 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.80x = 1,537.62 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.80x = 910,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,763.08/1,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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