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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.57, 1,639.02 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.57, 1,639.02 and 362.31 is: 543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.57 : 1,639.02 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.57/1,639.02 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.57x = 1,639.02 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.57x = 593,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,833.34/1,092.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.52

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