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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.02, 1,637 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.02, 1,637 and 507.08 is: 760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.02 : 1,637 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.02/1,637 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.02x = 1,637 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.02x = 830,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,089.96/1,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.14

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