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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.42, 1,638.66 and 475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.42, 1,638.66 and 475.66 is: 713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.42 : 1,638.66 = 475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.42/1,638.66 = 475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.42x = 1,638.66 × 475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.42x = 779,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,445.02/1,092.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.50

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