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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.84, 1,637.89 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.84, 1,637.89 and 442.42 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.84 : 1,637.89 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.84/1,637.89 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.84x = 1,637.89 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.84x = 724,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,630.09/1,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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