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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.03, 1,614.42 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.03, 1,614.42 and 592.43 is: 886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.03 : 1,614.42 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.03/1,614.42 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.03x = 1,614.42 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.03x = 956,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,422.77/1,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.38

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