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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.47, 1,638.56 and 362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.47, 1,638.56 and 362.06 is: 543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.47 : 1,638.56 = 362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.47/1,638.56 = 362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.47x = 1,638.56 × 362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.47x = 593,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,247.03/1,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.04

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