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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.08, 1,928.10 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.08, 1,928.10 and 592.08 is: 888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.08 : 1,928.10 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.08/1,928.10 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.08x = 1,928.10 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.08x = 1,141,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,589.45/1,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.34

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