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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.38, 1,637.02 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.38, 1,637.02 and 442.12 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.38 : 1,637.02 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.38/1,637.02 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.38x = 1,637.02 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.38x = 723,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,759.28/1,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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