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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.35, 1,508.82 and 595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.35, 1,508.82 and 595.99 is: 822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.35 : 1,508.82 = 595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.35/1,508.82 = 595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.35x = 1,508.82 × 595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.35x = 899,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,245.75/1,093.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.47

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