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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.75, 2,389.10 and 771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.75, 2,389.10 and 771.09 is: 1,156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.75 : 2,389.10 = 771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.75/2,389.10 = 771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.75x = 2,389.10 × 771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.75x = 1,842,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,207.26/1,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.62

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