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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.89, 1,637.92 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.89, 1,637.92 and 442.87 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.89 : 1,637.92 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.89/1,637.92 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.89x = 1,637.92 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.89x = 725,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,382.09/1,092.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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