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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.70, 1,638.01 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.70, 1,638.01 and 361.88 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.70 : 1,638.01 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.70/1,638.01 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.70x = 1,638.01 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.70x = 592,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,753.06/1,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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