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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.70, 2,385.57 and 1,129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.70, 2,385.57 and 1,129.07 is: 1,691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.70 : 2,385.57 = 1,129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.70/2,385.57 = 1,129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.70x = 2,385.57 × 1,129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.70x = 2,693,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,469.87/1,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.13

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