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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.18, 1,638.39 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.18, 1,638.39 and 442.92 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.18 : 1,638.39 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.18/1,638.39 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.18x = 1,638.39 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.18x = 725,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,675.70/1,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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