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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.56, 1,637.06 and 932.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.56, 1,637.06 and 932.58 is: 1,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.56 : 1,637.06 = 932.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.56/1,637.06 = 932.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.56x = 1,637.06 × 932.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.56x = 1,526,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,684.75/1,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.25

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