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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.30, 1,620.33 and 592.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.30, 1,620.33 and 592.87 is: 888.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.30 : 1,620.33 = 592.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.30/1,620.33 = 592.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.30x = 1,620.33 × 592.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.30x = 960,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,645.05/1,081.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.42

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