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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.70, 1,637.55 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.70, 1,637.55 and 605.70 is: 908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.70 : 1,637.55 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.70/1,637.55 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.70x = 1,637.55 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.70x = 991,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,864.04/1,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.55

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