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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.39, 1,639.04 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.39, 1,639.04 and 442.97 is: 664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.39 : 1,639.04 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.39/1,639.04 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.39x = 1,639.04 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.39x = 726,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,041.29/1,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.64

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