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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.59, 2,118.83 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.59, 2,118.83 and 592.38 is: 887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.59 : 2,118.83 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.59/2,118.83 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.59x = 2,118.83 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.59x = 1,255,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,149.55/1,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.92

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