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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.14, 1,632.20 and 595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.14, 1,632.20 and 595.56 is: 892.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.14 : 1,632.20 = 595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.14/1,632.20 = 595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.14x = 1,632.20 × 595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.14x = 972,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,073.03/1,089.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.51

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