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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.35, 2,391.18 and 1,075.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.35, 2,391.18 and 1,075.69 is: 1,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.35 : 2,391.18 = 1,075.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.35/2,391.18 = 1,075.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.35x = 2,391.18 × 1,075.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.35x = 2,572,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,168.41/1,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.33

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