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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.81, 1,636.26 and 513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.81, 1,636.26 and 513.47 is: 769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.81 : 1,636.26 = 513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.81/1,636.26 = 513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.81x = 1,636.26 × 513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.81x = 840,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,162.24/1,091.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.52

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