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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.29, 2,387.07 and 604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.29, 2,387.07 and 604.55 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.29 : 2,387.07 = 604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.29/2,387.07 = 604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.29x = 2,387.07 × 604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.29x = 1,443,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,100.18/1,592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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