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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.21, 2,196.51 and 928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.21, 2,196.51 and 928.65 is: 1,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.21 : 2,196.51 = 928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.21/2,196.51 = 928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.21x = 2,196.51 × 928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.21x = 2,039,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,789.01/1,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.11

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