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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.64, 1,636.96 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.64, 1,636.96 and 680.16 is: 1,019.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.64 : 1,636.96 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.64/1,636.96 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.64x = 1,636.96 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.64x = 1,113,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,394.71/1,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.93

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