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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.34, 1,634.06 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.34, 1,634.06 and 358.90 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.34 : 1,634.06 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.34/1,634.06 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.34x = 1,634.06 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.34x = 586,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,464.13/1,089.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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