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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.52, 1,634.30 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.52, 1,634.30 and 359.68 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.52 : 1,634.30 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.52/1,634.30 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.52x = 1,634.30 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.52x = 587,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,825.02/1,089.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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