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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.41, 1,628.07 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.41, 1,628.07 and 592.02 is: 886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.41 : 1,628.07 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.41/1,628.07 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.41x = 1,628.07 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.41x = 963,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,850.00/1,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.37

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