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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.51, 1,637.74 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.51, 1,637.74 and 506.66 is: 760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.51 : 1,637.74 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.51/1,637.74 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.51x = 1,637.74 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.51x = 829,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,771.22/1,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.21

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