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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.45, 1,637.67 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.45, 1,637.67 and 361.62 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.45 : 1,637.67 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.45/1,637.67 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.45x = 1,637.67 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.45x = 592,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,214.23/1,092.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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