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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.39, 1,638.29 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.39, 1,638.29 and 361.88 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.39 : 1,638.29 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.39/1,638.29 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.39x = 1,638.29 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.39x = 592,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,854.38/1,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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