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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.64, 2,057.52 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.64, 2,057.52 and 592.40 is: 887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.64 : 2,057.52 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.64/2,057.52 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.64x = 2,057.52 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.64x = 1,218,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,874.85/1,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.98

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