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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.53, 1,638.50 and 434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.53, 1,638.50 and 434.41 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.53 : 1,638.50 = 434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.53/1,638.50 = 434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.53x = 1,638.50 × 434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.53x = 711,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,774.52/1,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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