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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.88, 1,636.84 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.88, 1,636.84 and 398.06 is: 596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.88 : 1,636.84 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.88/1,636.84 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.88x = 1,636.84 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.88x = 651,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,551.35/1,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.72

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