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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.08, 1,509.78 and 596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.08, 1,509.78 and 596.68 is: 823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.08 : 1,509.78 = 596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.08/1,509.78 = 596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.08x = 1,509.78 × 596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.08x = 900,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,855.53/1,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.39

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