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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.14, 1,635.10 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.14, 1,635.10 and 506.32 is: 758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.14 : 1,635.10 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.14/1,635.10 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.14x = 1,635.10 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.14x = 827,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,883.83/1,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.73

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