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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.14, 1,638.33 and 475.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.14, 1,638.33 and 475.91 is: 713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.14 : 1,638.33 = 475.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.14/1,638.33 = 475.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.14x = 1,638.33 × 475.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.14x = 779,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,693.80/1,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.91

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