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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.26, 1,637.60 and 407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.26, 1,637.60 and 407.26 is: 611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.26 : 1,637.60 = 407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.26/1,637.60 = 407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.26x = 1,637.60 × 407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.26x = 666,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,928.98/1,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.15

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