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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091, 1,636.74 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091, 1,636.74 and 407 is: 610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091 : 1,636.74 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091/1,636.74 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091x = 1,636.74 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091x = 666,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,153.18/1,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.59

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