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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.43, 1,638.87 and 604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.43, 1,638.87 and 604.46 is: 906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.43 : 1,638.87 = 604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.43/1,638.87 = 604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.43x = 1,638.87 × 604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.43x = 990,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,623.17/1,092.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.81

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