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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.98, 1,508.32 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.98, 1,508.32 and 595.62 is: 821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.98 : 1,508.32 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.98/1,508.32 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.98x = 1,508.32 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.98x = 898,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,385.56/1,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.96

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