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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.75, 1,503.86 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.75, 1,503.86 and 592.40 is: 817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.75 : 1,503.86 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.75/1,503.86 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.75x = 1,503.86 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.75x = 890,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,876.18/1,089.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.51

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