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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.82, 1,634.71 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.82, 1,634.71 and 320.32 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.82 : 1,634.71 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.82/1,634.71 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.82x = 1,634.71 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.82x = 523,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,630.31/1,089.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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