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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.96, 1,541.94 and 594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.96, 1,541.94 and 594.88 is: 892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.96 : 1,541.94 = 594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.96/1,541.94 = 594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.96x = 1,541.94 × 594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.96x = 917,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,269.27/1,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.32

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