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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.19, 1,505.84 and 593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.19, 1,505.84 and 593.83 is: 819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.19 : 1,505.84 = 593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.19/1,505.84 = 593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.19x = 1,505.84 × 593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.19x = 894,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,203.58/1,091.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.48

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