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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.02, 1,635.06 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.02, 1,635.06 and 320.52 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.02 : 1,635.06 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.02/1,635.06 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.02x = 1,635.06 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.02x = 524,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,069.43/1,090.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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