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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.38, 1,634.16 and 745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.38, 1,634.16 and 745.40 is: 1,116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.38 : 1,634.16 = 745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.38/1,634.16 = 745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.38x = 1,634.16 × 745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.38x = 1,218,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,102.86/1,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.11

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