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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.46, 1,638.29 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.46, 1,638.29 and 398.90 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.46 : 1,638.29 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.46/1,638.29 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.46x = 1,638.29 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.46x = 653,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,513.88/1,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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