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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.53, 2,388.02 and 552.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.53, 2,388.02 and 552.17 is: 827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.53 : 2,388.02 = 552.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.53/2,388.02 = 552.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.53x = 2,388.02 × 552.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.53x = 1,318,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,581.06/1,592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.98

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