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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.31, 1,635.62 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.31, 1,635.62 and 505.52 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.31 : 1,635.62 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.31/1,635.62 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.31x = 1,635.62 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.31x = 826,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,830.44/1,091.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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