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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.77, 1,637.07 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.77, 1,637.07 and 570.51 is: 855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.77 : 1,637.07 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.77/1,637.07 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.77x = 1,637.07 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.77x = 933,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,964.81/1,091.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.46

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