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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.03, 1,638.33 and 361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.03, 1,638.33 and 361.59 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.03 : 1,638.33 = 361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.03/1,638.33 = 361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.03x = 1,638.33 × 361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.03x = 592,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,403.74/1,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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