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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.44, 1,637.28 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.44, 1,637.28 and 322 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.44 : 1,637.28 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.44/1,637.28 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.44x = 1,637.28 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.44x = 527,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,204.16/1,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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