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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.78, 1,637.68 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.78, 1,637.68 and 514.52 is: 771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.78 : 1,637.68 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.78/1,637.68 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.78x = 1,637.68 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.78x = 842,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,619.11/1,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.78

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