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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.31, 2,155.06 and 1,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.31, 2,155.06 and 1,092.88 is: 1,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.31 : 2,155.06 = 1,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.31/2,155.06 = 1,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.31x = 2,155.06 × 1,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.31x = 2,355,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,205.73/1,437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.63

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