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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.29, 2,448.63 and 592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.29, 2,448.63 and 592.14 is: 888.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.29 : 2,448.63 = 592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.29/2,448.63 = 592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.29x = 2,448.63 × 592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.29x = 1,449,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,940.95/1,632.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.29

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