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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.32, 1,637.87 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.32, 1,637.87 and 361.50 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.32 : 1,637.87 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.32/1,637.87 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.32x = 1,637.87 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.32x = 592,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,086.81/1,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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