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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.02, 1,627.43 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.02, 1,627.43 and 592.35 is: 887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.02 : 1,627.43 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.02/1,627.43 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.02x = 1,627.43 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.02x = 964,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,008.16/1,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.65

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