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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.13, 1,636.41 and 542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.13, 1,636.41 and 542.91 is: 814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.13 : 1,636.41 = 542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.13/1,636.41 = 542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.13x = 1,636.41 × 542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.13x = 888,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,423.35/1,091.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.22

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