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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.24, 2,293.39 and 592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.24, 2,293.39 and 592.01 is: 887.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.24 : 2,293.39 = 592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.24/2,293.39 = 592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.24x = 2,293.39 × 592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.24x = 1,357,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,706.85/1,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.83

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