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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.26, 1,503.17 and 591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.26, 1,503.17 and 591.89 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.26 : 1,503.17 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.26/1,503.17 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.26x = 1,503.17 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.26x = 889,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,709.81/1,089.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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