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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.01, 1,635.16 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.01, 1,635.16 and 359.49 is: 539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.01 : 1,635.16 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.01/1,635.16 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.01x = 1,635.16 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.01x = 587,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,821.39/1,090.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.28

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