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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.06, 1,636.99 and 506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.06, 1,636.99 and 506.34 is: 759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.06 : 1,636.99 = 506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.06/1,636.99 = 506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.06x = 1,636.99 × 506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.06x = 828,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,873.52/1,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.70

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