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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.82, 1,637.12 and 361.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.82, 1,637.12 and 361.00 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.82 : 1,637.12 = 361.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.82/1,637.12 = 361.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.82x = 1,637.12 × 361.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.82x = 590,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,997.13/1,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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