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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.96, 1,638.36 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.96, 1,638.36 and 443.88 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.96 : 1,638.36 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.96/1,638.36 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.96x = 1,638.36 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.96x = 727,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,235.24/1,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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