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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.58, 1,636.83 and 360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.58, 1,636.83 and 360.91 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.58 : 1,636.83 = 360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.58/1,636.83 = 360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.58x = 1,636.83 × 360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.58x = 590,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,748.32/1,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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