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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.63, 1,507.85 and 595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.63, 1,507.85 and 595.27 is: 821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.63 : 1,507.85 = 595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.63/1,507.85 = 595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.63x = 1,507.85 × 595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.63x = 897,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,577.87/1,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.48

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