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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.54, 1,639.28 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.54, 1,639.28 and 475.94 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.54 : 1,639.28 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.54/1,639.28 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.54x = 1,639.28 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.54x = 780,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,198.92/1,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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