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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.31, 1,507.40 and 594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.31, 1,507.40 and 594.96 is: 821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.31 : 1,507.40 = 594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.31/1,507.40 = 594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.31x = 1,507.40 × 594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.31x = 896,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,842.70/1,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.05

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