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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.68, 1,536.53 and 1,091.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.68, 1,536.53 and 1,091.91 is: 1,517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.68 : 1,536.53 = 1,091.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.68/1,536.53 = 1,091.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.68x = 1,536.53 × 1,091.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.68x = 1,677,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,755.20/1,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.40

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