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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.16, 1,548.46 and 593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.16, 1,548.46 and 593.61 is: 890.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.16 : 1,548.46 = 593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.16/1,548.46 = 593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.16x = 1,548.46 × 593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.16x = 919,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,181.34/1,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.54

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