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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.39, 1,637.86 and 398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.39, 1,637.86 and 398.92 is: 598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.39 : 1,637.86 = 398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.39/1,637.86 = 398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.39x = 1,637.86 × 398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.39x = 653,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,375.11/1,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.12

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