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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.38, 1,507.47 and 595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.38, 1,507.47 and 595.02 is: 821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.38 : 1,507.47 = 595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.38/1,507.47 = 595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.38x = 1,507.47 × 595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.38x = 896,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,974.80/1,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.12

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