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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.64, 1,637.30 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.64, 1,637.30 and 322.04 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.64 : 1,637.30 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.64/1,637.30 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.64x = 1,637.30 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.64x = 527,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,276.09/1,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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