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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.26, 1,637.34 and 701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.26, 1,637.34 and 701.17 is: 1,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.26 : 1,637.34 = 701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.26/1,637.34 = 701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.26x = 1,637.34 × 701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.26x = 1,148,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,053.69/1,092.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.08

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