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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.17, 2,389.62 and 618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.17, 2,389.62 and 618.95 is: 928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.17 : 2,389.62 = 618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.17/2,389.62 = 618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.17x = 2,389.62 × 618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.17x = 1,479,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,055.30/1,592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.96

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