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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,636.59 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,636.59 and 321.50 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,636.59 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,636.59 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,636.59 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 526,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,163.69/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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