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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.81, 1,592.77 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.81, 1,592.77 and 292.31 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.81 : 1,592.77 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.81/1,592.77 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.81x = 1,592.77 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.81x = 465,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,585.85/1,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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