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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.93, 1,634.91 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.93, 1,634.91 and 359.55 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.93 : 1,634.91 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.93/1,634.91 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.93x = 1,634.91 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.93x = 587,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,831.89/1,089.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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