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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.37, 1,507.50 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.37, 1,507.50 and 595.04 is: 821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.37 : 1,507.50 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.37/1,507.50 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.37x = 1,507.50 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.37x = 897,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,022.80/1,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.17

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