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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,636.83 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,636.83 and 321.62 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,636.83 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,636.83 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,636.83 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 526,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,437.26/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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