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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.45, 1,503.41 and 592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.45, 1,503.41 and 592.07 is: 817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.45 : 1,503.41 = 592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.45/1,503.41 = 592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.45x = 1,503.41 × 592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.45x = 890,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,113.48/1,089.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.03

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