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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.95, 1,637.26 and 516.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.95, 1,637.26 and 516.23 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.95 : 1,637.26 = 516.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.95/1,637.26 = 516.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.95x = 1,637.26 × 516.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.95x = 845,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,193.25/1,092.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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