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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.91, 1,637.91 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.91, 1,637.91 and 322.41 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.91 : 1,637.91 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.91/1,637.91 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.91x = 1,637.91 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.91x = 528,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,078.56/1,091.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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