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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.80, 1,638.60 and 507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.80, 1,638.60 and 507.70 is: 761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.80 : 1,638.60 = 507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.80/1,638.60 = 507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.80x = 1,638.60 × 507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.80x = 831,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,917.22/1,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.97

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