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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.42, 1,510.26 and 597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.42, 1,510.26 and 597.06 is: 823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.42 : 1,510.26 = 597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.42/1,510.26 = 597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.42x = 1,510.26 × 597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.42x = 901,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,715.84/1,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.92

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