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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.81, 2,388.69 and 1,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.81, 2,388.69 and 1,104.38 is: 1,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.81 : 2,388.69 = 1,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.81/2,388.69 = 1,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.81x = 2,388.69 × 1,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.81x = 2,638,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,009.52/1,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.20

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