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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.70, 1,639.08 and 399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.70, 1,639.08 and 399.40 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.70 : 1,639.08 = 399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.70/1,639.08 = 399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.70x = 1,639.08 × 399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.70x = 654,648.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,648.55/1,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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