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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.62, 1,507.83 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.62, 1,507.83 and 595.28 is: 821.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.62 : 1,507.83 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.62/1,507.83 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.62x = 1,507.83 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.62x = 897,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,577.27/1,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.49

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