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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.16, 1,505.76 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.16, 1,505.76 and 593.80 is: 819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.16 : 1,505.76 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.16/1,505.76 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.16x = 1,505.76 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.16x = 894,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,117.64/1,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.42

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