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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.59, 1,639.17 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.59, 1,639.17 and 362.17 is: 543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.59 : 1,639.17 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.59/1,639.17 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.59x = 1,639.17 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.59x = 593,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,660.25/1,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.35

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