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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.79, 1,503.92 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.79, 1,503.92 and 592.43 is: 817.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.79 : 1,503.92 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.79/1,503.92 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.79x = 1,503.92 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.79x = 890,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,967.33/1,089.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.56

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