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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.98, 1,504.20 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.98, 1,504.20 and 592.65 is: 817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.98 : 1,504.20 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.98/1,504.20 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.98x = 1,504.20 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.98x = 891,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,464.13/1,089.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.87

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