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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.45, 1,637.49 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.45, 1,637.49 and 398.90 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.45 : 1,637.49 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.45/1,637.49 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.45x = 1,637.49 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.45x = 653,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,186.57/1,092.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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