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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.72, 1,637.02 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.72, 1,637.02 and 361.04 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.72 : 1,637.02 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.72/1,637.02 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.72x = 1,637.02 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.72x = 591,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,020.61/1,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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