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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.55, 1,637.19 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.55, 1,637.19 and 311.61 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.55 : 1,637.19 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.55/1,637.19 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.55x = 1,637.19 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.55x = 510,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,164.78/1,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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