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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.65, 1,629.94 and 594.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.65, 1,629.94 and 594.05 is: 890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.65 : 1,629.94 = 594.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.65/1,629.94 = 594.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.65x = 1,629.94 × 594.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.65x = 968,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,265.86/1,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.24

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