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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.41, 2,389.25 and 618.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.41, 2,389.25 and 618.79 is: 928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.41 : 2,389.25 = 618.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.41/2,389.25 = 618.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.41x = 2,389.25 × 618.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.41x = 1,478,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,444.01/1,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.43

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