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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.72, 1,503.79 and 592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.72, 1,503.79 and 592.36 is: 817.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.72 : 1,503.79 = 592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.72/1,503.79 = 592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.72x = 1,503.79 × 592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.72x = 890,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,774.56/1,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.43

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