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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.12, 1,638.66 and 579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.12, 1,638.66 and 579 is: 868.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.12 : 1,638.66 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.12/1,638.66 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.12x = 1,638.66 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.12x = 948,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,784.14/1,092.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.75

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