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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092, 1,637.84 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092, 1,637.84 and 361.49 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092 : 1,637.84 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092/1,637.84 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092x = 1,637.84 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092x = 592,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,052.78/1,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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