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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.36, 1,638.68 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.36, 1,638.68 and 362.44 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.36 : 1,638.68 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.36/1,638.68 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.36x = 1,638.68 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.36x = 593,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,923.18/1,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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