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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.62, 1,507.78 and 595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.62, 1,507.78 and 595.27 is: 821.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.62 : 1,507.78 = 595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.62/1,507.78 = 595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.62x = 1,507.78 × 595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.62x = 897,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,530.35/1,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.45

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