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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.95, 1,635.24 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.95, 1,635.24 and 359.60 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.95 : 1,635.24 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.95/1,635.24 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.95x = 1,635.24 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.95x = 588,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,032.30/1,089.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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