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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.83, 1,639.69 and 399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.83, 1,639.69 and 399.55 is: 599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.83 : 1,639.69 = 399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.83/1,639.69 = 399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.83x = 1,639.69 × 399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.83x = 655,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,138.14/1,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.49

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