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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.94, 1,636.83 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.94, 1,636.83 and 571.04 is: 856.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.94 : 1,636.83 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.94/1,636.83 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.94x = 1,636.83 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.94x = 934,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,695.40/1,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.78

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