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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.33, 1,635.81 and 595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.33, 1,635.81 and 595.45 is: 894.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.33 : 1,635.81 = 595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.33/1,635.81 = 595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.33x = 1,635.81 × 595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.33x = 974,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,043.06/1,089.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.17

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