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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.36, 1,638.57 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.36, 1,638.57 and 361.95 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.36 : 1,638.57 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.36/1,638.57 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.36x = 1,638.57 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.36x = 593,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,080.41/1,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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