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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.88, 1,639.62 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.88, 1,639.62 and 434.92 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.88 : 1,639.62 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.88/1,639.62 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.88x = 1,639.62 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.88x = 713,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,103.53/1,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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