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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.93, 1,637.71 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.93, 1,637.71 and 322.25 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.93 : 1,637.71 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.93/1,637.71 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.93x = 1,637.71 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.93x = 527,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,752.05/1,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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