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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.28, 1,638.32 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.28, 1,638.32 and 361.94 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.28 : 1,638.32 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.28/1,638.32 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.28x = 1,638.32 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.28x = 592,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,973.54/1,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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