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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.03, 1,638.32 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.03, 1,638.32 and 475.59 is: 713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.03 : 1,638.32 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.03/1,638.32 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.03x = 1,638.32 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.03x = 779,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,168.61/1,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.50

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