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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.58, 2,197.79 and 963.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.58, 2,197.79 and 963.11 is: 1,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.58 : 2,197.79 = 963.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.58/2,197.79 = 963.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.58x = 2,197.79 × 963.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.58x = 2,116,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,697.72/1,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.10

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