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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.26, 1,928.25 and 592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.26, 1,928.25 and 592.14 is: 888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.26 : 1,928.25 = 592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.26/1,928.25 = 592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.26x = 1,928.25 × 592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.26x = 1,141,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,793.96/1,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.38

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