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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.01, 1,635.15 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.01, 1,635.15 and 396.86 is: 595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.01 : 1,635.15 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.01/1,635.15 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.01x = 1,635.15 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.01x = 648,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,917.45/1,090.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.33

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