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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.68, 1,639.05 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.68, 1,639.05 and 434.68 is: 652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.68 : 1,639.05 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.68/1,639.05 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.68x = 1,639.05 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.68x = 712,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,462.25/1,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.03

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