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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.06, 1,637.67 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.06, 1,637.67 and 398.58 is: 597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.06 : 1,637.67 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.06/1,637.67 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.06x = 1,637.67 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.06x = 652,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,742.51/1,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.72

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