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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.01, 1,635.96 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.01, 1,635.96 and 397.52 is: 596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.01 : 1,635.96 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.01/1,635.96 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.01x = 1,635.96 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.01x = 650,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,326.82/1,091.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.08

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