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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.22, 1,636.59 and 766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.22, 1,636.59 and 766.74 is: 1,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.22 : 1,636.59 = 766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.22/1,636.59 = 766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.22x = 1,636.59 × 766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.22x = 1,254,839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,839.02/1,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.94

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