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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.34, 1,637.37 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.34, 1,637.37 and 398.22 is: 597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.34 : 1,637.37 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.34/1,637.37 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.34x = 1,637.37 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.34x = 652,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,033.48/1,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.46

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