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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.90, 1,637.85 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.90, 1,637.85 and 361.28 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.90 : 1,637.85 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.90/1,637.85 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.90x = 1,637.85 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.90x = 591,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,727.90/1,091.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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