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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.41, 1,634.32 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.41, 1,634.32 and 359.04 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.41 : 1,634.32 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.41/1,634.32 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.41x = 1,634.32 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.41x = 586,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,786.25/1,089.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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