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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.16, 1,508.51 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.16, 1,508.51 and 595.80 is: 822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.16 : 1,508.51 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.16/1,508.51 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.16x = 1,508.51 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.16x = 898,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,770.26/1,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.18

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