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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.46, 1,634.28 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.46, 1,634.28 and 359.08 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.46 : 1,634.28 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.46/1,634.28 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.46x = 1,634.28 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.46x = 586,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,837.26/1,089.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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