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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.58, 1,638.97 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.58, 1,638.97 and 352.27 is: 528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.58 : 1,638.97 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.58/1,638.97 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.58x = 1,638.97 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.58x = 577,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,359.96/1,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.44

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