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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.43, 1,636.81 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.43, 1,636.81 and 360.88 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.43 : 1,636.81 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.43/1,636.81 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.43x = 1,636.81 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.43x = 590,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,687.00/1,091.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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