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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.21, 1,629.93 and 975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.21, 1,629.93 and 975.44 is: 1,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.21 : 1,629.93 = 975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.21/1,629.93 = 975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.21x = 1,629.93 × 975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.21x = 1,589,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,892.41/1,092.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.66

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