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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.08, 1,639.14 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.08, 1,639.14 and 442.87 is: 664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.08 : 1,639.14 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.08/1,639.14 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.08x = 1,639.14 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.08x = 725,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,920.17/1,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.71

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