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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.74, 1,634.56 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.74, 1,634.56 and 359.22 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.74 : 1,634.56 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.74/1,634.56 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.74x = 1,634.56 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.74x = 587,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,166.64/1,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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