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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.92, 1,752.96 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.92, 1,752.96 and 592 is: 887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.92 : 1,752.96 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.92/1,752.96 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.92x = 1,752.96 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.92x = 1,037,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,752.32/1,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.03

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