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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.57, 1,637.64 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.57, 1,637.64 and 475.35 is: 712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.57 : 1,637.64 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.57/1,637.64 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.57x = 1,637.64 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.57x = 778,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,452.17/1,092.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.50

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