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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.34, 1,636.92 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.34, 1,636.92 and 360.68 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.34 : 1,636.92 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.34/1,636.92 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.34x = 1,636.92 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.34x = 590,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,396.12/1,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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