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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.37, 1,510.24 and 597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.37, 1,510.24 and 597.02 is: 823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.37 : 1,510.24 = 597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.37/1,510.24 = 597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.37x = 1,510.24 × 597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.37x = 901,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,646.82/1,094.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.89

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