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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.94, 2,388.87 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.94, 2,388.87 and 552.67 is: 828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.94 : 2,388.87 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.94/2,388.87 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.94x = 2,388.87 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.94x = 1,320,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,250.81/1,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.81

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