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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.59, 1,639.29 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.59, 1,639.29 and 507.87 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.59 : 1,639.29 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.59/1,639.29 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.59x = 1,639.29 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.59x = 832,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,546.21/1,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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