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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.79, 1,621.38 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.79, 1,621.38 and 595.26 is: 891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.79 : 1,621.38 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.79/1,621.38 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.79x = 1,621.38 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.79x = 965,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,142.66/1,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.35

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