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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.10, 1,636.76 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.10, 1,636.76 and 627.99 is: 942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.10 : 1,636.76 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.10/1,636.76 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.10x = 1,636.76 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.10x = 1,027,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,865.77/1,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.05

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