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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.16, 1,639.09 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.16, 1,639.09 and 399.28 is: 599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.16 : 1,639.09 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.16/1,639.09 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.16x = 1,639.09 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.16x = 654,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,453.08/1,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.23

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