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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,635.98 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,635.98 and 387.92 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,635.98 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,635.98 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,635.98 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 634,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,619.24/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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