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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.49, 1,503.50 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.49, 1,503.50 and 592.13 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.49 : 1,503.50 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.49/1,503.50 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.49x = 1,503.50 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.49x = 890,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,267.46/1,089.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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