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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.15, 1,617.61 and 594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.15, 1,617.61 and 594.55 is: 889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.15 : 1,617.61 = 594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.15/1,617.61 = 594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.15x = 1,617.61 × 594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.15x = 961,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,738.96/1,081.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.55

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