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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.58, 1,637.78 and 603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.58, 1,637.78 and 603.96 is: 906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.58 : 1,637.78 = 603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.58/1,637.78 = 603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.58x = 1,637.78 × 603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.58x = 989,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,150.59/1,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.16

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