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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.92, 1,638.90 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.92, 1,638.90 and 362.31 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.92 : 1,638.90 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.92/1,638.90 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.92x = 1,638.90 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.92x = 593,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,789.86/1,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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