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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.02, 1,638.31 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.02, 1,638.31 and 361.80 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.02 : 1,638.31 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.02/1,638.31 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.02x = 1,638.31 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.02x = 592,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,740.56/1,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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