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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.16, 1,635.87 and 543.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.16, 1,635.87 and 543.21 is: 814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.16 : 1,635.87 = 543.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.16/1,635.87 = 543.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.16x = 1,635.87 × 543.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.16x = 888,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,620.94/1,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.38

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