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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.38, 1,637.06 and 506.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.38, 1,637.06 and 506.09 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.38 : 1,637.06 = 506.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.38/1,637.06 = 506.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.38x = 1,637.06 × 506.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.38x = 828,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,501.26/1,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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