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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.20, 1,635.84 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.20, 1,635.84 and 604.16 is: 905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.20 : 1,635.84 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.20/1,635.84 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.20x = 1,635.84 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.20x = 988,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,309.09/1,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.71

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