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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.92, 1,637.96 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.92, 1,637.96 and 514.60 is: 771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.92 : 1,637.96 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.92/1,637.96 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.92x = 1,637.96 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.92x = 842,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,894.22/1,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.23

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