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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.60, 1,639.33 and 499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.60, 1,639.33 and 499.90 is: 750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.60 : 1,639.33 = 499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.60/1,639.33 = 499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.60x = 1,639.33 × 499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.60x = 819,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,501.07/1,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.05

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