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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.02, 2,197.13 and 928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.02, 2,197.13 and 928.94 is: 1,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.02 : 2,197.13 = 928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.02/2,197.13 = 928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.02x = 2,197.13 × 928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.02x = 2,041,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,001.94/1,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.02

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