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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.57, 1,637.71 and 652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.57, 1,637.71 and 652.76 is: 979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.57 : 1,637.71 = 652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.57/1,637.71 = 652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.57x = 1,637.71 × 652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.57x = 1,069,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,023.39/1,091.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.34

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