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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.57, 2,388.52 and 1,129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.57, 2,388.52 and 1,129.05 is: 1,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.57 : 2,388.52 = 1,129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.57/2,388.52 = 1,129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.57x = 2,388.52 × 1,129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.57x = 2,696,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,758.51/1,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.34

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