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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.20, 1,633.67 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.20, 1,633.67 and 358.60 is: 537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.20 : 1,633.67 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.20/1,633.67 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.20x = 1,633.67 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.20x = 585,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,828.18/1,089.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.85

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