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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.01, 1,637.84 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.01, 1,637.84 and 361.49 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.01 : 1,637.84 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.01/1,637.84 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.01x = 1,637.84 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.01x = 592,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,061.88/1,092.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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