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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.80, 1,637.14 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.80, 1,637.14 and 322.20 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.80 : 1,637.14 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.80/1,637.14 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.80x = 1,637.14 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.80x = 527,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,486.51/1,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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