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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.18, 1,635.06 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.18, 1,635.06 and 542.54 is: 812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.18 : 1,635.06 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.18/1,635.06 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.18x = 1,635.06 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.18x = 887,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,085.45/1,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.96

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