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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.48, 1,637.40 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.48, 1,637.40 and 361.10 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.48 : 1,637.40 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.48/1,637.40 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.48x = 1,637.40 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.48x = 591,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,265.14/1,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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