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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.96, 2,392.62 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.96, 2,392.62 and 554.84 is: 832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.96 : 2,392.62 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.96/2,392.62 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.96x = 2,392.62 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.96x = 1,327,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,521.28/1,594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.32

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