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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.29, 1,504.58 and 592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.29, 1,504.58 and 592.95 is: 818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.29 : 1,504.58 = 592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.29/1,504.58 = 592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.29x = 1,504.58 × 592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.29x = 892,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,143.39/1,090.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.26

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