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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.16, 1,637.68 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.16, 1,637.68 and 398.80 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.16 : 1,637.68 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.16/1,637.68 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.16x = 1,637.68 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.16x = 653,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,106.78/1,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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