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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.83, 1,619.73 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.83, 1,619.73 and 592.62 is: 888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.83 : 1,619.73 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.83/1,619.73 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.83x = 1,619.73 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.83x = 959,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,878.32/1,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.92

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