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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.61, 1,507.80 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.61, 1,507.80 and 595.24 is: 821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.61 : 1,507.80 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.61/1,507.80 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.61x = 1,507.80 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.61x = 897,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,502.87/1,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.43

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