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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.51, 1,622.43 and 595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.51, 1,622.43 and 595.89 is: 892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.51 : 1,622.43 = 595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.51/1,622.43 = 595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.51x = 1,622.43 × 595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.51x = 966,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,789.81/1,083.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.28

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