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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.26, 1,638.41 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.26, 1,638.41 and 604.65 is: 907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.26 : 1,638.41 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.26/1,638.41 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.26x = 1,638.41 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.26x = 990,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,664.61/1,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.82

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