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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.02, 1,635.72 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.02, 1,635.72 and 506.40 is: 759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.02 : 1,635.72 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.02/1,635.72 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.02x = 1,635.72 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.02x = 828,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,328.61/1,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.22

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