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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.44, 1,620.37 and 594.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.44, 1,620.37 and 594.01 is: 889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.44 : 1,620.37 = 594.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.44/1,620.37 = 594.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.44x = 1,620.37 × 594.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.44x = 962,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,515.98/1,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.21

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