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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.92, 2,197.69 and 929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.92, 2,197.69 and 929.23 is: 1,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.92 : 2,197.69 = 929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.92/2,197.69 = 929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.92x = 2,197.69 × 929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.92x = 2,042,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,159.48/1,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.02

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