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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.96, 1,634.54 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.96, 1,634.54 and 359.36 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.96 : 1,634.54 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.96/1,634.54 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.96x = 1,634.54 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.96x = 587,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,388.29/1,089.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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