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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.95, 1,636.40 and 674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.95, 1,636.40 and 674.60 is: 1,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.95 : 1,636.40 = 674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.95/1,636.40 = 674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.95x = 1,636.40 × 674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.95x = 1,103,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,908.94/1,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.95

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