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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.35, 2,385.43 and 896.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.35, 2,385.43 and 896.91 is: 1,343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.35 : 2,385.43 = 896.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.35/2,385.43 = 896.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.35x = 2,385.43 × 896.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.35x = 2,139,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,516.02/1,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.62

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