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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.78, 1,639.98 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.78, 1,639.98 and 516.06 is: 774.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.78 : 1,639.98 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.78/1,639.98 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.78x = 1,639.98 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.78x = 846,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,328.08/1,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.47

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