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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.06, 1,638.18 and 442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.06, 1,638.18 and 442.71 is: 664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.06 : 1,638.18 = 442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.06/1,638.18 = 442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.06x = 1,638.18 × 442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.06x = 725,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,238.67/1,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.10

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