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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.06, 2,380.98 and 1,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.06, 2,380.98 and 1,197.04 is: 1,790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.06 : 2,380.98 = 1,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.06/2,380.98 = 1,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.06x = 2,380.98 × 1,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.06x = 2,850,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,128.30/1,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.21

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