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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.20, 1,635.90 and 578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.20, 1,635.90 and 578.20 is: 866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.20 : 1,635.90 = 578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.20/1,635.90 = 578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.20x = 1,635.90 × 578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.20x = 945,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,877.38/1,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.82

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