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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.50, 1,592.27 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.50, 1,592.27 and 292.02 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.50 : 1,592.27 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.50/1,592.27 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.50x = 1,592.27 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.50x = 464,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,974.69/1,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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