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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.51, 1,639.80 and 545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.51, 1,639.80 and 545.09 is: 818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.51 : 1,639.80 = 545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.51/1,639.80 = 545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.51x = 1,639.80 × 545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.51x = 893,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,830.38/1,092.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.14

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