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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.48, 1,637.78 and 680.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.48, 1,637.78 and 680.54 is: 1,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.48 : 1,637.78 = 680.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.48/1,637.78 = 680.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.48x = 1,637.78 × 680.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.48x = 1,114,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,563.21/1,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.15

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