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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.94, 1,638.64 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.94, 1,638.64 and 544.74 is: 816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.94 : 1,638.64 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.94/1,638.64 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.94x = 1,638.64 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.94x = 892,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,632.75/1,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.73

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