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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.01, 1,636.92 and 513.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.01, 1,636.92 and 513.75 is: 770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.01 : 1,636.92 = 513.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.01/1,636.92 = 513.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.01x = 1,636.92 × 513.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.01x = 840,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,967.65/1,091.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.82

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