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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.28, 1,634.06 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.28, 1,634.06 and 358.93 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.28 : 1,634.06 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.28/1,634.06 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.28x = 1,634.06 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.28x = 586,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,513.16/1,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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