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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.15, 1,637.92 and 361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.15, 1,637.92 and 361.63 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.15 : 1,637.92 = 361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.15/1,637.92 = 361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.15x = 1,637.92 × 361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.15x = 592,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,316.01/1,092.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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