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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.96, 1,636.79 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.96, 1,636.79 and 361.34 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.96 : 1,636.79 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.96/1,636.79 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.96x = 1,636.79 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.96x = 591,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,427.71/1,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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