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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.59, 1,638.07 and 659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.59, 1,638.07 and 659.64 is: 988.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.59 : 1,638.07 = 659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.59/1,638.07 = 659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.59x = 1,638.07 × 659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.59x = 1,080,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,534.85/1,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.97

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