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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.06, 1,627.50 and 592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.06, 1,627.50 and 592.05 is: 887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.06 : 1,627.50 = 592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.06/1,627.50 = 592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.06x = 1,627.50 × 592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.06x = 963,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,561.38/1,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.21

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