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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.54, 1,638.88 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.54, 1,638.88 and 362.63 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.54 : 1,638.88 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.54/1,638.88 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.54x = 1,638.88 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.54x = 594,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,303.07/1,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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