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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.72, 1,623.30 and 594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.72, 1,623.30 and 594.91 is: 892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.72 : 1,623.30 = 594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.72/1,623.30 = 594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.72x = 1,623.30 × 594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.72x = 965,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,717.40/1,081.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.76

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