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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.14, 1,637.88 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.14, 1,637.88 and 312.09 is: 468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.14 : 1,637.88 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.14/1,637.88 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.14x = 1,637.88 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.14x = 511,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,165.97/1,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.04

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