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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.76, 2,377.71 and 892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.76, 2,377.71 and 892.59 is: 1,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.76 : 2,377.71 = 892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.76/2,377.71 = 892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.76x = 2,377.71 × 892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.76x = 2,122,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,320.17/1,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.52

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