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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.88, 1,638.34 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.88, 1,638.34 and 399.06 is: 598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.88 : 1,638.34 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.88/1,638.34 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.88x = 1,638.34 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.88x = 653,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,795.96/1,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.23

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