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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.36, 1,638.56 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.36, 1,638.56 and 361.94 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.36 : 1,638.56 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.36/1,638.56 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.36x = 1,638.56 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.36x = 593,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,060.41/1,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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