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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.08, 1,637.45 and 442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.08, 1,637.45 and 442.05 is: 662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.08 : 1,637.45 = 442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.08/1,637.45 = 442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.08x = 1,637.45 × 442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.08x = 723,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,832.56/1,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.80

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