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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.46, 1,636.94 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.46, 1,636.94 and 311.44 is: 467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.46 : 1,636.94 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.46/1,636.94 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.46x = 1,636.94 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.46x = 509,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,813.32/1,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.09

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