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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.32, 1,638.46 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.32, 1,638.46 and 322.82 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.32 : 1,638.46 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.32/1,638.46 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.32x = 1,638.46 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.32x = 528,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,927.66/1,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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