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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.57, 1,637.52 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.57, 1,637.52 and 361.31 is: 542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.57 : 1,637.52 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.57/1,637.52 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.57x = 1,637.52 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.57x = 591,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,658.66/1,091.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.03

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