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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.91, 2,389.23 and 552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.91, 2,389.23 and 552.83 is: 829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.91 : 2,389.23 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.91/2,389.23 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.91x = 2,389.23 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.91x = 1,320,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,826.07/1,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.19

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