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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.26, 1,636.49 and 782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.26, 1,636.49 and 782.60 is: 1,172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.26 : 1,636.49 = 782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.26/1,636.49 = 782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.26x = 1,636.49 × 782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.26x = 1,280,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,710.85/1,092.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.53

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