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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.88, 1,633.72 and 651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.88, 1,633.72 and 651.50 is: 974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.88 : 1,633.72 = 651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.88/1,633.72 = 651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.88x = 1,633.72 × 651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.88x = 1,064,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,368.58/1,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.80

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