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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.80, 1,638.64 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.80, 1,638.64 and 323.20 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.80 : 1,638.64 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.80/1,638.64 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.80x = 1,638.64 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.80x = 529,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,608.45/1,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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