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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.47, 1,613.17 and 591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.47, 1,613.17 and 591.56 is: 887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.47 : 1,613.17 = 591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.47/1,613.17 = 591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.47x = 1,613.17 × 591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.47x = 954,283.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,283.89/1,075.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.32

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