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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.70, 1,637.04 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.70, 1,637.04 and 571.05 is: 857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.70 : 1,637.04 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.70/1,637.04 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.70x = 1,637.04 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.70x = 934,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,833.83/1,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.10

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