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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.80, 1,503.93 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.80, 1,503.93 and 592.44 is: 817.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.80 : 1,503.93 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.80/1,503.93 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.80x = 1,503.93 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.80x = 890,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,985.33/1,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.57

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