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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.79, 1,638.35 and 702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.79, 1,638.35 and 702.04 is: 1,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.79 : 1,638.35 = 702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.79/1,638.35 = 702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.79x = 1,638.35 × 702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.79x = 1,150,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,181.82/1,091.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.49

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