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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.88, 1,637.79 and 442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.88, 1,637.79 and 442.59 is: 663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.88 : 1,637.79 = 442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.88/1,637.79 = 442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.88x = 1,637.79 × 442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.88x = 724,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,869.48/1,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.87

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