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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.83, 1,637.95 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.83, 1,637.95 and 443.02 is: 664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.83 : 1,637.95 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.83/1,637.95 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.83x = 1,637.95 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.83x = 725,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,644.61/1,091.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.61

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