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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.57, 1,638.25 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.57, 1,638.25 and 361.75 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.57 : 1,638.25 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.57/1,638.25 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.57x = 1,638.25 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.57x = 592,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,631.94/1,092.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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