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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.69, 1,636.07 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.69, 1,636.07 and 570.62 is: 855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.69 : 1,636.07 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.69/1,636.07 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.69x = 1,636.07 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.69x = 933,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,563.23/1,091.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.16

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