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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.43, 2,057.97 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.43, 2,057.97 and 592.31 is: 888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.43 : 2,057.97 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.43/2,057.97 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.43x = 2,057.97 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.43x = 1,218,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,956.21/1,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.17

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