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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.52, 1,637.10 and 907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.52, 1,637.10 and 907.60 is: 1,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.52 : 1,637.10 = 907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.52/1,637.10 = 907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.52x = 1,637.10 × 907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.52x = 1,485,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,831.96/1,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.25

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