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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.46, 1,637.63 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.46, 1,637.63 and 398.18 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.46 : 1,637.63 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.46/1,637.63 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.46x = 1,637.63 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.46x = 652,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,061.33/1,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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