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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.12, 1,639.35 and 605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.12, 1,639.35 and 605.58 is: 909.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.12 : 1,639.35 = 605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.12/1,639.35 = 605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.12x = 1,639.35 × 605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.12x = 992,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,757.57/1,092.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.02

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