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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.98, 1,637.11 and 507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.98, 1,637.11 and 507.34 is: 760.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.98 : 1,637.11 = 507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.98/1,637.11 = 507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.98x = 1,637.11 × 507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.98x = 830,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,571.39/1,091.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.61

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