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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,635.03 and 597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,635.03 and 597.02 is: 894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,635.03 = 597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,635.03 = 597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,635.03 × 597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 976,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,145.61/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.68

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