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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.95, 1,636.46 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.95, 1,636.46 and 397.96 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.95 : 1,636.46 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.95/1,636.46 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.95x = 1,636.46 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.95x = 651,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,251.36/1,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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