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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.80, 1,635.27 and 658.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.80, 1,635.27 and 658.05 is: 985.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.80 : 1,635.27 = 658.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.80/1,635.27 = 658.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.80x = 1,635.27 × 658.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.80x = 1,076,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,089.42/1,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.61

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