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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.47, 1,507.56 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.47, 1,507.56 and 595.08 is: 821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.47 : 1,507.56 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.47/1,507.56 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.47x = 1,507.56 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.47x = 897,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,110.92/1,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.18

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