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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.32, 1,637.84 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.32, 1,637.84 and 515.20 is: 772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.32 : 1,637.84 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.32/1,637.84 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.32x = 1,637.84 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.32x = 843,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,815.17/1,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.50

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