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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.12, 1,622.37 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.12, 1,622.37 and 594.50 is: 891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.12 : 1,622.37 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.12/1,622.37 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.12x = 1,622.37 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.12x = 964,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,498.97/1,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.30

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