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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.25, 2,388.30 and 947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.25, 2,388.30 and 947.08 is: 1,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.25 : 2,388.30 = 947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.25/2,388.30 = 947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.25x = 2,388.30 × 947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.25x = 2,261,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,911.16/1,592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.58

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