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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.85, 1,637.06 and 441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.85, 1,637.06 and 441.93 is: 662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.85 : 1,637.06 = 441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.85/1,637.06 = 441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.85x = 1,637.06 × 441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.85x = 723,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,463.72/1,091.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.60

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