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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.05, 1,638.53 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.05, 1,638.53 and 475.44 is: 713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.05 : 1,638.53 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.05/1,638.53 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.05x = 1,638.53 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.05x = 779,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,022.70/1,092.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.36

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