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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.32, 2,687.46 and 1,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.32, 2,687.46 and 1,062.39 is: 1,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.32 : 2,687.46 = 1,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.32/2,687.46 = 1,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.32x = 2,687.46 × 1,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.32x = 2,855,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,130.63/1,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.98

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