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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.55, 2,197.67 and 929.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.55, 2,197.67 and 929.45 is: 1,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.55 : 2,197.67 = 929.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.55/2,197.67 = 929.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.55x = 2,197.67 × 929.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.55x = 2,042,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,608.75/1,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.60

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