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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.09, 1,638.05 and 361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.09, 1,638.05 and 361.43 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.09 : 1,638.05 = 361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.09/1,638.05 = 361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.09x = 1,638.05 × 361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.09x = 592,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,030.41/1,092.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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