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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.16, 1,722.92 and 593.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.16, 1,722.92 and 593.63 is: 890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.16 : 1,722.92 = 593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.16/1,722.92 = 593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.16x = 1,722.92 × 593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.16x = 1,022,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,765.42/1,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.02

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