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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.56, 1,638.92 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.56, 1,638.92 and 312.62 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.56 : 1,638.92 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.56/1,638.92 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.56x = 1,638.92 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.56x = 512,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,357.61/1,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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