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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.82, 1,637.91 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.82, 1,637.91 and 544.02 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.82 : 1,637.91 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.82/1,637.91 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.82x = 1,637.91 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.82x = 891,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,055.80/1,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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