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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.03, 2,389.37 and 812.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.03, 2,389.37 and 812.61 is: 1,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.03 : 2,389.37 = 812.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.03/2,389.37 = 812.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.03x = 2,389.37 × 812.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.03x = 1,941,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,621.89/1,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.59

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