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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.22, 1,636.14 and 955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.22, 1,636.14 and 955.42 is: 1,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.22 : 1,636.14 = 955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.22/1,636.14 = 955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.22x = 1,636.14 × 955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.22x = 1,563,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,200.88/1,092.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.21

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