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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.39, 1,637.18 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.39, 1,637.18 and 571.08 is: 855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.39 : 1,637.18 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.39/1,637.18 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.39x = 1,637.18 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.39x = 934,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,957.90/1,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.88

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