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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.60, 1,638.78 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.60, 1,638.78 and 515.40 is: 773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.60 : 1,638.78 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.60/1,638.78 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.60x = 1,638.78 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.60x = 844,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,627.21/1,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.04

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