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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.32, 1,637.68 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.32, 1,637.68 and 361.44 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.32 : 1,637.68 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.32/1,637.68 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.32x = 1,637.68 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.32x = 591,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,923.06/1,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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