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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.74, 2,384.24 and 1,180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.74, 2,384.24 and 1,180.85 is: 1,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.74 : 2,384.24 = 1,180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.74/2,384.24 = 1,180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.74x = 2,384.24 × 1,180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.74x = 2,815,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,429.80/1,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.67

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