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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.83, 1,636.32 and 442.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.83, 1,636.32 and 442.21 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.83 : 1,636.32 = 442.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.83/1,636.32 = 442.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.83x = 1,636.32 × 442.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.83x = 723,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,597.07/1,091.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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