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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.76, 1,592.62 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.76, 1,592.62 and 292.28 is: 438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.76 : 1,592.62 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.76/1,592.62 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.76x = 1,592.62 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.76x = 465,490.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,490.97/1,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.41

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