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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.60, 2,388.96 and 975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.60, 2,388.96 and 975.92 is: 1,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.60 : 2,388.96 = 975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.60/2,388.96 = 975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.60x = 2,388.96 × 975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.60x = 2,331,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,421.90/1,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.91

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