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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.53, 1,639.08 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.53, 1,639.08 and 362.09 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.53 : 1,639.08 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.53/1,639.08 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.53x = 1,639.08 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.53x = 593,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,494.48/1,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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