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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.18, 1,637.17 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.18, 1,637.17 and 442.37 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.18 : 1,637.17 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.18/1,637.17 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.18x = 1,637.17 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.18x = 724,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,225.60/1,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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