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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.04, 1,638.26 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.04, 1,638.26 and 361.66 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.04 : 1,638.26 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.04/1,638.26 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.04x = 1,638.26 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.04x = 592,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,493.11/1,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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