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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.12, 1,508.49 and 595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.12, 1,508.49 and 595.75 is: 822.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.12 : 1,508.49 = 595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.12/1,508.49 = 595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.12x = 1,508.49 × 595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.12x = 898,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,682.92/1,093.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.13

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