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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.70, 1,636.92 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.70, 1,636.92 and 361.08 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.70 : 1,636.92 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.70/1,636.92 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.70x = 1,636.92 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.70x = 591,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,059.07/1,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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