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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.20, 1,638.56 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.20, 1,638.56 and 361.85 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.20 : 1,638.56 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.20/1,638.56 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.20x = 1,638.56 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.20x = 592,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,904.74/1,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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