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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.40, 1,637.31 and 466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.40, 1,637.31 and 466.69 is: 700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.40 : 1,637.31 = 466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.40/1,637.31 = 466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.40x = 1,637.31 × 466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.40x = 764,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,112.11/1,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.12

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