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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.30, 1,505.97 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.30, 1,505.97 and 593.92 is: 819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.30 : 1,505.97 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.30/1,505.97 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.30x = 1,505.97 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.30x = 894,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,427.58/1,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.60

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