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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.07, 1,504.31 and 592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.07, 1,504.31 and 592.71 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.07 : 1,504.31 = 592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.07/1,504.31 = 592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.07x = 1,504.31 × 592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.07x = 891,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,619.58/1,090.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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