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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.79, 1,637.88 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.79, 1,637.88 and 361.42 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.79 : 1,637.88 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.79/1,637.88 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.79x = 1,637.88 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.79x = 591,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,962.59/1,091.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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