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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.80, 1,637.92 and 514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.80, 1,637.92 and 514.48 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.80 : 1,637.92 = 514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.80/1,637.92 = 514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.80x = 1,637.92 × 514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.80x = 842,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,677.08/1,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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