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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.41, 1,638.72 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.41, 1,638.72 and 362 is: 543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.41 : 1,638.72 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.41/1,638.72 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.41x = 1,638.72 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.41x = 593,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,216.64/1,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.03

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