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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.04, 1,636.80 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.04, 1,636.80 and 360.72 is: 541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.04 : 1,636.80 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.04/1,636.80 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.04x = 1,636.80 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.04x = 590,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,426.50/1,091.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.16

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