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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.96, 1,635.39 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.96, 1,635.39 and 875.88 is: 1,310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.96 : 1,635.39 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.96/1,635.39 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.96x = 1,635.39 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.96x = 1,432,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,405.39/1,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.57

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