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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.32, 1,634.18 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.32, 1,634.18 and 359.10 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.32 : 1,634.18 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.32/1,634.18 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.32x = 1,634.18 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.32x = 586,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,834.04/1,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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