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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,634.96 and 512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,634.96 and 512.72 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,634.96 = 512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,634.96 = 512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,634.96 × 512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 838,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,276.69/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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