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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.68, 2,119.12 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.68, 2,119.12 and 592.52 is: 888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.68 : 2,119.12 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.68/2,119.12 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.68x = 2,119.12 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.68x = 1,255,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,620.98/1,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.19

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