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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.18, 1,636.44 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.18, 1,636.44 and 360.62 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.18 : 1,636.44 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.18/1,636.44 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.18x = 1,636.44 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.18x = 590,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,132.99/1,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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