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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.24, 1,633.38 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.24, 1,633.38 and 358.44 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.24 : 1,633.38 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.24/1,633.38 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.24x = 1,633.38 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.24x = 585,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,468.73/1,089.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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