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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.62, 1,637.55 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.62, 1,637.55 and 442.30 is: 663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.62 : 1,637.55 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.62/1,637.55 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.62x = 1,637.55 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.62x = 724,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,288.37/1,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.50

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