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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.91, 1,636.95 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.91, 1,636.95 and 443.10 is: 664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.91 : 1,636.95 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.91/1,636.95 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.91x = 1,636.95 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.91x = 725,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,332.55/1,091.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.28

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