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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.33, 1,636.34 and 873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.33, 1,636.34 and 873.32 is: 1,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.33 : 1,636.34 = 873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.33/1,636.34 = 873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.33x = 1,636.34 × 873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.33x = 1,429,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,035.90/1,092.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.25

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