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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.14, 1,636.38 and 862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.14, 1,636.38 and 862.52 is: 1,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.14 : 1,636.38 = 862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.14/1,636.38 = 862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.14x = 1,636.38 × 862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.14x = 1,411,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,410.48/1,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.33

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