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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.54, 2,197.58 and 929.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.54, 2,197.58 and 929.33 is: 1,282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.54 : 2,197.58 = 929.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.54/2,197.58 = 929.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.54x = 2,197.58 × 929.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.54x = 2,042,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,261.39/1,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.40

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