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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.69, 1,499.63 and 589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.69, 1,499.63 and 589.33 is: 813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.69 : 1,499.63 = 589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.69/1,499.63 = 589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.69x = 1,499.63 × 589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.69x = 883,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,778.09/1,086.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.27

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