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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.84, 2,198.12 and 929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.84, 2,198.12 and 929.56 is: 1,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.84 : 2,198.12 = 929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.84/2,198.12 = 929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.84x = 2,198.12 × 929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.84x = 2,043,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,284.43/1,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.79

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