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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.88, 1,639.72 and 508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.88, 1,639.72 and 508.19 is: 762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.88 : 1,639.72 = 508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.88/1,639.72 = 508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.88x = 1,639.72 × 508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.88x = 833,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,294.04/1,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.48

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