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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.08, 1,628.91 and 916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.08, 1,628.91 and 916.72 is: 1,367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.08 : 1,628.91 = 916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.08/1,628.91 = 916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.08x = 1,628.91 × 916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.08x = 1,493,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,250.30/1,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.34

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