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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.52, 1,546.40 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.52, 1,546.40 and 592.32 is: 888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.52 : 1,546.40 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.52/1,546.40 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.52x = 1,546.40 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.52x = 915,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,962.23/1,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.84

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