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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,546.96 and 592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,546.96 and 592.61 is: 889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,546.96 = 592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,546.96 = 592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,546.96 × 592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 916,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,743.97/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.04

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