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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.29, 1,627.70 and 1,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.29, 1,627.70 and 1,088.24 is: 1,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.29 : 1,627.70 = 1,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.29/1,627.70 = 1,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.29x = 1,627.70 × 1,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.29x = 1,771,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,314.67/1,092.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.66

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