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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.42, 1,636.50 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.42, 1,636.50 and 441.44 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.42 : 1,636.50 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.42/1,636.50 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.42x = 1,636.50 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.42x = 722,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,416.56/1,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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