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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.69, 1,636.74 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.69, 1,636.74 and 572.67 is: 857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.69 : 1,636.74 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.69/1,636.74 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.69x = 1,636.74 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.69x = 937,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,311.90/1,092.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.80

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