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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.89, 1,638.12 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.89, 1,638.12 and 443.27 is: 664.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.89 : 1,638.12 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.89/1,638.12 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.89x = 1,638.12 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.89x = 726,135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,135.21/1,092.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.42

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