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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.78, 2,388.33 and 861.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.78, 2,388.33 and 861.75 is: 1,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.78 : 2,388.33 = 861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.78/2,388.33 = 861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.78x = 2,388.33 × 861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.78x = 2,058,143.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,143.38/1,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.17

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