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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.71, 1,639.34 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.71, 1,639.34 and 362.25 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.71 : 1,639.34 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.71/1,639.34 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.71x = 1,639.34 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.71x = 593,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,849.10/1,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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