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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.89, 1,634.70 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.89, 1,634.70 and 359.45 is: 539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.89 : 1,634.70 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.89/1,634.70 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.89x = 1,634.70 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.89x = 587,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,592.92/1,089.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.13

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