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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.87, 1,508.19 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.87, 1,508.19 and 595.54 is: 821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.87 : 1,508.19 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.87/1,508.19 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.87x = 1,508.19 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.87x = 898,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,176.95/1,092.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.85

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