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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.52, 1,503.52 and 592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.52, 1,503.52 and 592.17 is: 817.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.52 : 1,503.52 = 592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.52/1,503.52 = 592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.52x = 1,503.52 × 592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.52x = 890,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,338.21/1,089.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.18

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