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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.56, 2,388.78 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.56, 2,388.78 and 438.28 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.56 : 2,388.78 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.56/2,388.78 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.56x = 2,388.78 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.56x = 1,046,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,954.50/1,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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