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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.68, 1,639.12 and 544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.68, 1,639.12 and 544.51 is: 816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.68 : 1,639.12 = 544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.68/1,639.12 = 544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.68x = 1,639.12 × 544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.68x = 892,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,517.23/1,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.81

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