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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.82, 1,635.57 and 515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.82, 1,635.57 and 515.10 is: 771.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.82 : 1,635.57 = 515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.82/1,635.57 = 515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.82x = 1,635.57 × 515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.82x = 842,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,482.11/1,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.63

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