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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.18, 1,638.54 and 875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.18, 1,638.54 and 875.64 is: 1,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.18 : 1,638.54 = 875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.18/1,638.54 = 875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.18x = 1,638.54 × 875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.18x = 1,434,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,771.17/1,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.68

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