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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.82, 2,197.80 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.82, 2,197.80 and 929.52 is: 1,282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.82 : 2,197.80 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.82/2,197.80 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.82x = 2,197.80 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.82x = 2,042,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,899.06/1,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.57

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