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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.48, 1,635.39 and 766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.48, 1,635.39 and 766.26 is: 1,148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.48 : 1,635.39 = 766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.48/1,635.39 = 766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.48x = 1,635.39 × 766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.48x = 1,253,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,133.94/1,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.11

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