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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.84, 1,635.73 and 740.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.84, 1,635.73 and 740.27 is: 1,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.84 : 1,635.73 = 740.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.84/1,635.73 = 740.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.84x = 1,635.73 × 740.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.84x = 1,210,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,884.09/1,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.04

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