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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.22, 1,505.97 and 916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.22, 1,505.97 and 916.26 is: 1,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.22 : 1,505.97 = 916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.22/1,505.97 = 916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.22x = 1,505.97 × 916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.22x = 1,379,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,860.07/1,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.51

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