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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.55, 1,637.57 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.55, 1,637.57 and 361.13 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.55 : 1,637.57 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.55/1,637.57 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.55x = 1,637.57 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.55x = 591,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,375.65/1,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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