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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.08, 1,633.55 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.08, 1,633.55 and 358.41 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.08 : 1,633.55 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.08/1,633.55 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.08x = 1,633.55 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.08x = 585,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,478.86/1,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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