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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.46, 2,389.73 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.46, 2,389.73 and 566.46 is: 850.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.46 : 2,389.73 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.46/2,389.73 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.46x = 2,389.73 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.46x = 1,353,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,683.62/1,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.06

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