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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.42, 1,634.25 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.42, 1,634.25 and 359.13 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.42 : 1,634.25 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.42/1,634.25 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.42x = 1,634.25 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.42x = 586,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,914.67/1,089.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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