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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589.43, 2,192.68 and 925.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589.43, 2,192.68 and 925.89 is: 1,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589.43 : 2,192.68 = 925.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589.43/2,192.68 = 925.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589.43x = 2,192.68 × 925.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589.43x = 2,030,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,180.49/1,589.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.30

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