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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.21, 2,386.59 and 769.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.21, 2,386.59 and 769.35 is: 1,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.21 : 2,386.59 = 769.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.21/2,386.59 = 769.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.21x = 2,386.59 × 769.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.21x = 1,836,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,117.82/1,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.19

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