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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.45, 1,634.91 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.45, 1,634.91 and 534.48 is: 800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.45 : 1,634.91 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.45/1,634.91 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.45x = 1,634.91 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.45x = 873,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,826.70/1,091.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.61

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