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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.18, 1,508.59 and 595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.18, 1,508.59 and 595.82 is: 822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.18 : 1,508.59 = 595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.18/1,508.59 = 595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.18x = 1,508.59 × 595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.18x = 898,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,848.09/1,093.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.23

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