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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.22, 1,508.66 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.22, 1,508.66 and 595.87 is: 822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.22 : 1,508.66 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.22/1,508.66 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.22x = 1,508.66 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.22x = 898,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,965.23/1,093.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.31

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