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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.94, 1,637.30 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.94, 1,637.30 and 361.32 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.94 : 1,637.30 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.94/1,637.30 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.94x = 1,637.30 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.94x = 591,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,579.24/1,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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