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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.43, 1,636.96 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.43, 1,636.96 and 321.75 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.43 : 1,636.96 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.43/1,636.96 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.43x = 1,636.96 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.43x = 526,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,691.88/1,091.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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