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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.07, 2,196.63 and 928.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.07, 2,196.63 and 928.51 is: 1,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.07 : 2,196.63 = 928.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.07/2,196.63 = 928.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.07x = 2,196.63 × 928.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.07x = 2,039,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,592.92/1,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.10

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