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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.01, 2,385.38 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.01, 2,385.38 and 617.58 is: 925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.01 : 2,385.38 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.01/2,385.38 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.01x = 2,385.38 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.01x = 1,473,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,162.98/1,592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.35

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