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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.78, 1,636.90 and 506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.78, 1,636.90 and 506.45 is: 759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.78 : 1,636.90 = 506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.78/1,636.90 = 506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.78x = 1,636.90 × 506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.78x = 829,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,008.01/1,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.32

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