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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.12, 1,637.16 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.12, 1,637.16 and 544.02 is: 815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.12 : 1,637.16 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.12/1,637.16 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.12x = 1,637.16 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.12x = 890,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,647.78/1,092.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.52

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