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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.84, 1,637.76 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.84, 1,637.76 and 322.16 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.84 : 1,637.76 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.84/1,637.76 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.84x = 1,637.76 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.84x = 527,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,620.76/1,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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