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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.38, 1,639.28 and 515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.38, 1,639.28 and 515.30 is: 773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.38 : 1,639.28 = 515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.38/1,639.28 = 515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.38x = 1,639.28 × 515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.38x = 844,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,714.08/1,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.28

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