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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.69, 2,057.51 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.69, 2,057.51 and 592.24 is: 888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.69 : 2,057.51 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.69/2,057.51 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.69x = 2,057.51 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.69x = 1,218,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,536.06/1,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.35

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