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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.38, 1,510.26 and 597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.38, 1,510.26 and 597.02 is: 823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.38 : 1,510.26 = 597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.38/1,510.26 = 597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.38x = 1,510.26 × 597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.38x = 901,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,655.43/1,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.90

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