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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.06, 1,508.41 and 595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.06, 1,508.41 and 595.71 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.06 : 1,508.41 = 595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.06/1,508.41 = 595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.06x = 1,508.41 × 595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.06x = 898,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,569.66/1,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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