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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.88, 1,508.19 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.88, 1,508.19 and 595.52 is: 821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.88 : 1,508.19 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.88/1,508.19 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.88x = 1,508.19 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.88x = 898,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,146.79/1,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.82

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