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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.74, 2,448.60 and 592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.74, 2,448.60 and 592.61 is: 888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.74 : 2,448.60 = 592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.74/2,448.60 = 592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.74x = 2,448.60 × 592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.74x = 1,451,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,064.85/1,632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.73

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