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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.88, 1,638.96 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.88, 1,638.96 and 443.44 is: 665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.88 : 1,638.96 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.88/1,638.96 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.88x = 1,638.96 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.88x = 726,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,780.42/1,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.01

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