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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.73, 1,637.85 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.73, 1,637.85 and 361.38 is: 542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.73 : 1,637.85 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.73/1,637.85 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.73x = 1,637.85 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.73x = 591,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,886.23/1,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.15

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