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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.74, 1,638.83 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.74, 1,638.83 and 312.81 is: 469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.74 : 1,638.83 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.74/1,638.83 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.74x = 1,638.83 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.74x = 512,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,637.05/1,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.13

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