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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.91, 2,193.48 and 1,260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.91, 2,193.48 and 1,260.30 is: 1,735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.91 : 2,193.48 = 1,260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.91/2,193.48 = 1,260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.91x = 2,193.48 × 1,260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.91x = 2,764,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,442.84/1,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.47

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