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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.92, 1,547.76 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.92, 1,547.76 and 592.62 is: 889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.92 : 1,547.76 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.92/1,547.76 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.92x = 1,547.76 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.92x = 917,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,233.53/1,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.72

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