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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.31, 1,510.14 and 596.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.31, 1,510.14 and 596.93 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.31 : 1,510.14 = 596.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.31/1,510.14 = 596.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.31x = 1,510.14 × 596.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.31x = 901,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,440.32/1,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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