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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.39, 1,637.36 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.39, 1,637.36 and 361.02 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.39 : 1,637.36 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.39/1,637.36 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.39x = 1,637.36 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.39x = 591,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,117.90/1,091.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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