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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,637.22 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,637.22 and 432.99 is: 649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,637.22 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,637.22 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,637.22 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 708,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,899.89/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.74

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