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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.49, 2,389.95 and 1,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.49, 2,389.95 and 1,106.22 is: 1,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.49 : 2,389.95 = 1,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.49/2,389.95 = 1,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.49x = 2,389.95 × 1,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.49x = 2,643,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,810.49/1,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.17

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