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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.73, 1,637.79 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.73, 1,637.79 and 361.23 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.73 : 1,637.79 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.73/1,637.79 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.73x = 1,637.79 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.73x = 591,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,618.88/1,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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