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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.16, 1,635.27 and 543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.16, 1,635.27 and 543.20 is: 814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.16 : 1,635.27 = 543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.16/1,635.27 = 543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.16x = 1,635.27 × 543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.16x = 888,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,270.49/1,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.06

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