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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.08, 1,636.70 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.08, 1,636.70 and 442.46 is: 663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.08 : 1,636.70 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.08/1,636.70 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.08x = 1,636.70 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.08x = 724,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,174.28/1,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.11

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