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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.30, 1,638.86 and 507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.30, 1,638.86 and 507.59 is: 761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.30 : 1,638.86 = 507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.30/1,638.86 = 507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.30x = 1,638.86 × 507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.30x = 831,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,858.22/1,092.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.57

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