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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.97, 1,636.79 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.97, 1,636.79 and 443.16 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.97 : 1,636.79 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.97/1,636.79 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.97x = 1,636.79 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.97x = 725,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,357.64/1,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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