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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.49, 1,635.93 and 505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.49, 1,635.93 and 505.70 is: 757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.49 : 1,635.93 = 505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.49/1,635.93 = 505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.49x = 1,635.93 × 505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.49x = 827,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,287.76/1,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.94

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