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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.91, 1,509.62 and 596.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.91, 1,509.62 and 596.58 is: 823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.91 : 1,509.62 = 596.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.91/1,509.62 = 596.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.91x = 1,509.62 × 596.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.91x = 900,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,612.30/1,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.30

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