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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.61, 1,637.28 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.61, 1,637.28 and 442.14 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.61 : 1,637.28 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.61/1,637.28 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.61x = 1,637.28 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.61x = 723,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,906.98/1,091.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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