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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.86, 1,637.82 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.86, 1,637.82 and 322.36 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.86 : 1,637.82 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.86/1,637.82 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.86x = 1,637.82 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.86x = 527,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,967.66/1,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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