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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.83, 2,392.32 and 773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.83, 2,392.32 and 773.79 is: 1,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.83 : 2,392.32 = 773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.83/2,392.32 = 773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.83x = 2,392.32 × 773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.83x = 1,851,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,153.29/1,594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.72

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