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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.88, 1,639.30 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.88, 1,639.30 and 352.49 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.88 : 1,639.30 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.88/1,639.30 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.88x = 1,639.30 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.88x = 577,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,841.28/1,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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