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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.64, 1,638.73 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.64, 1,638.73 and 399.63 is: 599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.64 : 1,638.73 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.64/1,638.73 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.64x = 1,638.73 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.64x = 654,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,892.31/1,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.37

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