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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.62, 1,637.49 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.62, 1,637.49 and 361.15 is: 541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.62 : 1,637.49 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.62/1,637.49 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.62x = 1,637.49 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.62x = 591,379.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,379.51/1,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.74

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