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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.06, 2,187.24 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.06, 2,187.24 and 592.44 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.06 : 2,187.24 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.06/2,187.24 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.06x = 2,187.24 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.06x = 1,295,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,808.47/1,458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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