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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.36, 1,506.48 and 718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.36, 1,506.48 and 718.46 is: 991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.36 : 1,506.48 = 718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.36/1,506.48 = 718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.36x = 1,506.48 × 718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.36x = 1,082,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,345.62/1,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.74

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