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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.68, 1,631.14 and 1,053.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.68, 1,631.14 and 1,053.41 is: 1,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.68 : 1,631.14 = 1,053.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.68/1,631.14 = 1,053.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.68x = 1,631.14 × 1,053.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.68x = 1,718,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,248.40/1,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.95

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