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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.66, 1,640.82 and 975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.66, 1,640.82 and 975.72 is: 1,465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.66 : 1,640.82 = 975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.66/1,640.82 = 975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.66x = 1,640.82 × 975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.66x = 1,600,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,980.89/1,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.21

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